Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Working within a team
• Use of computers

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Previous experience working in an Aseptic Unit

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths, English and a Science subject Grade C / 4 or above, or equivalent

Personal Skills

Essential

• Ability to co-ordinate and manage workload and staff
• Ability to work within strict guidelines and follow written procedures (SOP's)
• Good communication with all levels of staff, written and spoken English

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester Hospital

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To perform as a HCPC Registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist [BMS] assisting in the delivery of the department services.

2. To assist the departmental laboratory senior in the implementation and delivery of a cohesive service, in conjunction the clinical lead of the department.

3. To implement the quality policy for the department including the agreed quality objectives.

4. To contribute to the implementation of UKAS standards for the department using the Pathology Quality Management System as established, to fulfill the quality circles and audit inherent to the ISO 15189 standards of compliance.

5. To deputise in the absence of the departmental laboratory senior when required to do so.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered
• Completed an Institute of Biomedical Scientist (IBMS) accredited degree (BSc) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent and demonstrable experience at BMS level.
• Completed an Institute of Biomedical Scientist (IBMS) Higher Specialist Diploma (HSD) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent.

Desirable

• Master's degree or related professional health care qualification (FIBMS or Chartered Scientist) or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience in Biomedical Science at an advanced level.
• demonstrable ability to work without supervision

Desirable

• Supervisory role in a laboratory
• audit and evaluation experience

Personal Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, at all levels.
• Good listening skills
• Excellent Inter-personal skills
• Ability to utilise evaluation tools

Desirable

• Ability to analyse complex data and use information to inform judgements

Knowledge

Essential

• Fully conversant with the Biomedical methodology and ability to employ advanced techniques of laboratory diagnosis.
• Accurate input of data while working under pressure.
• Ability to plan own work and the work of others

Desirable

• Knowledge of current UKAS accreditation standards

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide a medicines optimisation services to the prison.
• To provide a medicines administration service to offenders at the medicines administration times as part of a 7 day per week rota.
• To undertake medicines reconciliation for prisoners admitted to the prison.
• To supervise assistants, when in the dispensary in providing dispensing services.
• To be an accredited checking technician providing final dispensing checks or medicines optimisation qualification.
• To ensure high standards of work in the dispensary, in clinics and for when out on the wings and to ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are read and adhered to.
• To assist the Senior Prisons Technician with writing, updating and monitoring the use of medicines optimisation SOPs.

(Full JD can be downloaded in supporting documents section)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:

All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.

You will need to provide:

Proof of right to work documentation

Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID

Proof of address documentation

Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.

Address History:

5 years address history will be needed.

Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.

Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.

In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
• Registration with GPhC as a pharmacy technician

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a pharmacy

Desirable

• Previous prison or mental health pharmacy experience

Skills

Essential

• Good knowledge of working within a set of SOPs
• Ability to use (or learn to use) computer packages including Pharmacy Manager/ JAC and Microsoft

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Channings Wood

Newton Abbot

TQ12 6DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Registered Nurse Duties:

• To support the delivery of an effective integrated healthcare service clinical model.
• To manage a complex clinical caseload.
• To support the development, implement and maintenance the National Standards for Health Care in Prisons for the service.
• Ensure all clinics and consultations are delivered in a clinically effective and timely way, in line with service needs.
• To support the delivery of an effective integrated healthcare service clinical model.
• To support the delivery of an effective integrated healthcare service clinical model.
• To manage a complex clinical caseload.
• To support the development, implement and maintenance the National Standards for Health Care in Prisons for the service.
• Ensure all clinics and consultations are delivered in a clinically effective and timely way, in line with service needs.

Senior Nurse Duties:

• The post holder will exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy and have the ability to plan and reach complex and critical judgments and have decision making skills.
• To deliver high quality clinical care within the Integrated Healthcare Service for the prison. This will include acute & primary care, long term conditions management, enhanced assessment and diagnostic intervention services and health promotion activities and be in line with the NHS Plan, public health indicators and National Service Frameworks.
• To demonstrate and provide robust expert clinical skills with a sound understanding of evidence-based nursing practice to provide a pro-active approach to ensure quality and outcome driven practice on a day-to-day basis.
• To support the development of evidence-based practice in the specialist field and to promote research as appropriate.
• To participate in managerial and professional clinical supervision programme, to ensure junior staff receive appropriate supervision, training and annual appraisal and to ensure that it becomes an integral part of team practice.
• To ensure the implementation of effective and appropriate patient centred care planning tools, long-term condition registers and consistent delivery throughout all the prisons within the service.
• The post holder will work collaboratively with the Clinical Lead, GPs, and other clinicians to meet and review service needs as required
• To deputise for the Team manager as required
• To work positively and effectively in a difficult and often hostile environment.
• Be aware of environmental hazards in the working area; ensure staffs are aware of relevant health & safety policies deriving from the Health & Safety at Work Act.
• To work in accordance with Trust policies and guidelines
• To be familiar with Prison Standards, Standing Orders, Circular instructions, Notices to Staff, Health and Safety and all other relevant material to function as an informed practitioner within a prison setting.
• Promote equality of opportunity and provide an environment in which the dignity of individuals is respected and free from workplace harassment and bullying.

(Full JD's can be downloaded in supporting documents section)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:

All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.

You will need to provide:

Proof of right to work documentation

Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID

Proof of address documentation

Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.

Address History:

5 years address history will be needed.

Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.

Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.

In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered NMC Qualification (B5/B6)
• Post Graduate Qualification or equivalent experience (B6)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of setting, monitoring and evaluating standards of care (B5/B6)
• Minimum of two years' experience at Band 5 (B6)
• Experience of multi-professional collaboration including working in partnership with other statutory and voluntary organisations (B6)
• Working knowledge of current issues/agendas facing prison/offender healthcare (B6)
• Completed preceptorship training or obtained 6 months post qualification experience (B5)

Desirable

• Previous prison/secure experience (B5/B6)

Skills

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills (B5/B6)
• Ability to manage complex & challenging behaviour (B6)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Bristol

Bristol

BS7 8PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide a high-quality standard of care for patients in an environment conducive to learning for all staff.

To ensure that relationships and own behaviour is managed in line with the Trusts competencies.

Take charge of the ward/clinical unit in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader and deputy

Act as an advocate for patients at all time, to ensure the highest levels of care are delivered.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with live NMC Pin.

Desirable

• Completion of work based learning nursing modules
• Completion of required the Trusts mandatory training updates.

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of relevant post basic study.
• Able to make judgements based on evidence based practice and translate this for use in the ward environment
• To be able to demonstrate understanding of current developments in the NHS and their implications for nursing and quality care for patients

Physical Skills

Essential

• Physically capable of performing the role and responsibilities expected of the post holder e.g. manual handling of patients.

Aptitudes

Essential

• Professional / role model
• Flexible.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Can demonstrate the key competencies of the Employees Qualities Framework.
• Communicate with patients and relatives demonstrating compassion and a professional approach.

Abilities

Essential

• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff.
• Ability to effectively organise workload.
• ability to practice independently; ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances.
• Able to work autonomously and lead others, demonstrating awareness of own limitations and seeks out appropriate advice and support.

Communication Skills

Essential

• Core 1, Level 3. Develop and maintain communication with people about difficult matters and/or in difficult situations.

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

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

Parkhurst Road

Newport, Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Who we're looking for

• Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with current NMC/HCPC registration
• Significant leadership experience within a large, busy theatre environment
• Proven ability to lead, manage and develop high-performing multidisciplinary teams
• Strong understanding of theatre operations, clinical governance and patient safety
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrable experience driving service improvement and operational efficiency
• Positive, collaborative approach with a strong team-focused ethic
• Enthusiastic, proactive and energetic leadership style
• Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and staff experience

Benefits:

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Free Parking onsite

Our Values:

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion.
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all.

Our people are our difference, its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

For more information, please contact Lukala Weber on [email protected]

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see above

Desirable

• Please see above

Experience

Essential

• Please see above

Desirable

• Please see above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

Heathbourne Rd, Bushey WD23 1RD

Bushey

WD23 1RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working as part of a team

Assisting patients in a kind and caring manner

Administration tasks, answer calls, liaising with clinicians and patients, organising emails, text messages, promoting services for example the NHS app

booking and cancelling appointments

Other administrative duties

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C English and Maths

Desirable

• NVQ
• Customer service

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a medical environment
• e.g. pharmacy, GP surgery or with customers, patients etc
• Working closely within a team

Desirable

• Experience or working with EMIS
• Experience of working in a GP practice

Employer details

Employer name

RADCLIFFE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address

Radcliffe Primary Care Centre (Wave Suite)

69 Church Street West

Radcliffe

Manchester

M26 2SP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name Mr Christopher Smith Position Pharmacy Stores Warehouse Manager Email [email protected] Phone number 0113 3927023 Shortlisting Date:09.09.2026 Interview Date: 23.09.2026

We are looking to recruit 2 Full-time staff (37.5ours per week) enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals with drive to undertake the roles of Pharmacy Stores and Warehouse Operatives based in the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution team at Moor house.

*Please note, these post does not involve direct patient care*

Are you a motivated individual who has good reading and numeracy skills and shows initiative? Do you have a flexible approach to your work, good communications skills and have the ability to work as part of a team?

Applicants will need to Train to be a Pharmacy Stores and Warehouse Operative over a 6-month period undertaking the Support Staff Course for Pharmacy Stock Management supported by in-house competency assessment.

It is a requirement of this role to complete the training and qualification within the first 6 months

Applicants must be able to meet the requirement for basic skills Maths and English Level 1 or equivalent.

The primary role of the Pharmacy Stores & Distribution Team is to ensure timely and accurate replenishment of pharmacy stock on wards and departments at Leeds Teaching Hospitals. This includes assembly and delivery of stock medicines to wards, departments, and our own Pharmacy areas across the Trust.

The Pharmacy Stores & Distribution team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provide ward stock medicines top-up and delivery to wards and departments throughout the Trust via the onsite top-up teams. The Leeds Pharmaceutical Warehouse service is predominantly concerned with receipt, storage and issue of medicines orders, with associated stock control activities.

The successful candidates must be pro-active and flexible in their approach to working within this busy department and other areas in the Stores and Distribution Services and have excellent organisational skills.

These posts will involve working with a small team of Band 2 Pharmacy Support workers, training to pick and assemble ward stock orders in the Warehouse and also when necessary learning how to Top-up wards with stock medication, delivering and putting the stock away for the ward or department.

This also includes working with the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution supervisors, Team leaders and managers.

For all posts, this will involve working across ALL sites at Leeds Teaching Hospitals as required.

Please be aware that for all posts there is a significant amount of walking and moving and handling, including bulk consignments.

The post holder will be required to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays on a rotational basis.

Good inter-personal communication skills. Ability to interpret written instructions. Good literacy and numeracy skills. Basic computer/keyboard skills. Ability to retain information and follow Standard Operating Procedures accurately. Knowledge of the principles of good customer care and service user communication.

Flexible, reliable, calm disposition, ability to work alone and in a team. Supporting and valuing others. Team working. Honesty, integrity, attention to detail, confidentiality. Work accurately. Follow safe working practices. Report observed discrepancies/non-conformances/incidents, promptly and correctly. Ability to manage time effectively. Flexibility and reliability. Committed to self-development. Commitment to the provision of best possible service.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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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

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Moor House

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS10 2JQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title

Practice Nurse

Responsible to

Clinical Managers

Responsible for

AP/HCAs

Job Purpose

To provide a high-quality care service based on the needs of the Practice population which includes treatment, screening, preventative care and patient education.

Accountable for delivering evidence-based practice for patients with long-term conditions and management and preventative nursing interventions to all patients.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate treatment programmes that promote health and well-being including being able to prescribe

Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols

To manage patients with chronic disease, running specific clinic sessions and maintaining robust call and recall systems

Take responsibility for national screening work such as cervical cytology and deliver the national immunisation and vaccination schedule

Provide travel health advice and administer appropriate vaccinations

Treat patients with minor injuries, assess and create treatment plans for patients with minor injuries alongside ANP

Provide directly and assist GPs with sexual/womens health

Break bad news to patients/parents/carers and provide appropriate ongoing support to meet identified needs

Lead and support chaperones and ensure recognised training has taken place.

Lead and take responsibility for health promotion to help educate patients.

Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests.

Administration/supply of medicines on an individual basis through PGD.

To act as contact for third sector agencies and other organisations to assist holistic patient care

Responsible for infection control policies, ensuring compliance with current guidelines. Must be willing to undertake lead site-based IPC roles if required and support the Nursing team, ensuring IPC audits are completed by themselves or their deputy as appropriate.

Demonstrates awareness of safeguarding policies and procedures, including the ability to identify safeguarding concerns and promptly escalate them in line with organisational protocols. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding guidance and is able to identify and refer appropriately to the designated safeguarding lead(s) within the practice

To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Read Codes

Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care

Take responsibility for Qof and clinical areas of LES/DES, liaising with staff to ensure the practice achieves targets

To support clinical effectiveness by co-ordinating and leading the practice clinical audits and research project.

To contribute to the preparation of any Practice development plans.

To maintain own annual registration with the NMC and adhere to Code of Professional Conduct, including personal responsibility for revalidation.

To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all PHC staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, etc) are implemented and adhered to.

To always promote a professional approach by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice.

To maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDP kept up to date in line with the requirements of the Practice.

Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and in-house clinical training sessions.

To be flexible to work across multi sites.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in delivering nursing care within a primary care or community setting.
• Experience in managing chronic disease clinics and delivering national screening programmes (e.g., cervical cytology).
• Experience in immunisation and vaccination delivery, including travel health advice.
• Experience in minor injury assessment and treatment or willingness to develop this skill.
• Experience of using Patient Group Directives (PGDs) for medication administration.
• Experience in clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives
• Experience supporting and mentoring junior staff such as APs and HCAs is desirable.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration
• Qualification and/or experience in general practice nursing or community nursing
• Current immunisation certification or willingness to complete
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to revalidation

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills.
• Ability to manage and deliver chronic disease management in line with evidence-based practice and QOF requirements.
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children, and ability to apply this in practice.
• Excellent record-keeping skills with ability to maintain accurate and confidential patient data using clinical IT systems and Read Codes.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures and health and safety regulations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with patients, carers, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to provide sensitive information and support to patients and their families (e.g., breaking bad news).
• Organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain robust call and recall systems.
• Proficiency in delivering health promotion and patient education.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Commitment to high standards of clinical care and continuous professional development
• Flexible and adaptable approach to working across multiple sites as required
• Professional attitude and appearance, demonstrating integrity and respect in all interactions
• Empathy and compassion with a patient-centred approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Proactive, motivated, and willing to take responsibility for service development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

York Medical Group

Address

199 Acomb Road

YORK

YO24 4HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide highly specialist psychological services within LCDAS, including assessment, formulation, intervention, consultation and risk management for adults with complex substance use and mental health presentations. They will contribute to the development and delivery of psychologically informed services by supporting colleagues, promoting evidence-based practice and helping to shape treatment pathways. The role includes responsibility for supervising assistant and trainee psychologists, contributing to staff development, and supporting multidisciplinary team functioning. The successful candidate will play an active role in service evaluation, quality improvement, audit and research, helping to ensure that clinical practice reflects current evidence and professional standards. They will also contribute to training programmes across the service and support the development of psychological skills within the wider workforce. The post holder will work autonomously within HCPC, BPS and Trust guidelines, maintaining high standards of clinical governance, record keeping and professional practice. They will contribute to promoting accessible, inclusive and culturally responsive services that meet the needs of the diverse communities served by the London Borough of Lambeth.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent
• Additional training in a specialised area of psychological practice relevant to addictions
• Completed training course in clinical supervision
• Registered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist

Desirable

• Training in Motivational Interviewing and CBT for Addiction

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision in Addiction
• Experience in specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with complex mental health and co-occurring substance misuse needs
• Experience of supervising assistant and trainee psychologists having completed the relevant training
• Experience of carrying out post-doctoral research, audit or service evaluation projects

Desirable

• Experience of working in a specialist addictions service or in a role with a specific focus on working with clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use issue

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessments and interventions for people with mental health problems and substance use issue
• Theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment for people with co-occurring mental health and substance use issues.
• Advanced knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical psychometrics for people with mental health and substance use issues
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities.
• Doctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis

Desirable

• Knowledge of policy and commissioning structures for people with co-occurring mental health and substance use issue

Skills

Essential

• To deliver psychological therapy across cultural and other differences.
• To select and administer specialist psychological assessments, interpreting and integrating complex data that require analysis, interpretation and comparison, drawn from several sources.
• To plan and schedule assessment and interventions for individual clients and groups and carers, and for meetings such as CPAs and case reviews
• To plan allocation of tasks to assistant psychologists.
• Well-developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data

Desirable

• Skills in training staff in substance use specific interventions

Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work effectively within a multi- disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles.
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate
• Ability to develop and use complex multi- media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic meetings
• Ability to manage verbal aggression and hostility directed at self

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lambeth Drug and Alcohol Team

12-14 Brighton Terrace

Brixton

SW9 8DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 (to be completed within 12 months)
• Numeracy and Literacy to level 2
• ITQ Level 2

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Housekeeping

Experience

Essential

• Experience in use of cleaning materials and equipment
• Experience in general cleaning duties
• Experience of working or volunteering in a mental health or learning disabilities environment

Desirable

• Experience cleaning in a hospital environment

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH
• Knowledge of National Standard of Cleanliness
• Knowledge of deep-cleaning procedures
• Knowledge of Patient-Lead Assessment of the Care Environment (PLACE)
• Good understanding of confidentiality

Skills

Essential

• Able to follow protocols and instructions
• Able to demonstrate thoroughness and attention to detail in all tasks
• Safe, efficient and effective techniques in the following areas, producing consistently high standards: Cleaning; Deep cleaning; Use of motorised cleaning equipment e.g. floor scrubber, carpet cleaner; Use of kitchen equipment; Preparation and serving of food; Use and cleaning of regeneration ovens; Washing and ironing
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Time management and ability to prioritise effectively
• Breakaway techniques

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Auckland Park Hospital

Westfield Road

Bishop Auckland

DL14 6AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Perform Spirometry: Conduct quality-assured diagnostic spirometry and flow-volume loops, including bronchodilator reversibility testing where trained and authorised via Patient Group Directions (PGD).
• Patient Care: Prepare patients, explain the breathing manoeuvres clearly, ensure accurate physical measurements (height, weight), and monitor patient wellbeing during testing.
• Data Management: Accurately record, upload, and input physiological data into electronic patient record systems.
• Equipment Maintenance: Clean, calibrate, and daily check lung function and diagnostic equipment according to infection control and safety policies.
• Additional Clinical Tasks: Support respiratory teams with spot-check oximetry, FeNO testing, or basic observations (blood pressure, pulse, temperature) as required.
• Ability to move between centres as the project aims to provide spirometry closer to patients home.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills to coach patients through maximal breathing efforts, basic IT literacy, and the ability to follow strict standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in a healthcare/science-related subject, or an equivalent level of practical knowledge (e.g., Care Certificate plus targeted respiratory competencies).

Training

Essential

• Willingness to work toward or hold a recognised competency certificate (such as the Association for Respiratory Technology and Physiology - ARTP Spirometry certificate).

Experience

Essential

• Prior experience working in a patient-facing clinical or community healthcare setting, ideally within primary care or a respiratory/sleep physiology department.

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

Sentinel Healthcare South West CIC

Address

Unit 1, 5 Research Way

Plymouth

Devon

PL6 8BT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Experience

Essential

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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

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Merlyn Vaz Health Centre,1 Spinney Hill Road,

Leicester,LE5 3GH

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE5 3GH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Skills, Qualities and Knowledge

Essential

• GCSE A-C (or equivalent) in Enlgish
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Good team member
• Flexible approach to working arrangements
• Ability to prioritise workload and work on own initiative
• Reliable
• Calm under pressure in a busy environment

Desirable

• Customer Care experience
• Previous experience in a training centre
• Highly motivated
• Planner/think ahead
• Passionate and determined to succeed

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

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton-in-Ashfield

NG17 4JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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 Knowledge

Essential

• Completed an accredited Mechanical apprenticeship training course to a minimum level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent plus relevant training or equivalent experience, plus additional training and developed skills e.g. air conditioning
• High level of knowledge and understanding of electrical/mechanical services/systems and a working knowledge of other associated trades. Familiarity with approved guidance documents

Desirable

• Evidence of significant CPD
• JIB Registration
• Knowledge of Health Technical Memoranda
• General awareness of other engineering maintenance related statutory legislation

Experience

Essential

• H&V Systems
• LTHW Systems
• DHW Systems
• BMS engineering maintenance
• Completion of a structured training programme

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within the NHS

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent communication skills. Willing to develop individual knowledge
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Current Full Driving licence
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, conscientious
• Participate in on-call and/or shift relief duties
• Available to undertake overtime

Desirable

• Motivation skills
• Experience in team leading
• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Other

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work as part of a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Nevill Hall Hospital

Brecon Road

Abergavenny

NP7 7EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Act as one of the formal deputies to the Chief People Officer and provide senior leadership across the People & Culture Directorate.

Provide strategic workforce advice, challenge and support to Executive Directors and senior clinical and operational leaders.

Support development and delivery of the Trust People Plan and wider organisational strategy.

Ensure workforce plans are aligned to organisational priorities, operational delivery requirements and service transformation programmes.

Lead workforce affordability, productivity and establishment management programmes.

Support delivery of financial improvement and productivity objectives through workforce interventions and workforce redesign

Support managers and leaders to resolve workforce issues proactively and consistently, reducing dependency on formal processes wherever appropriate.

Lead continuous improvement of operational workforce services and identify opportunities for greater efficiency, consistency and service quality.

Ensure organisational learning is captured from workforce issues, employment tribunals, investigations, grievances and employee relations activity

Lead workforce governance, assurance and reporting arrangements across the Trust.

Maintain oversight of workforce risks, workforce performance, workforce intelligence and regulatory requirements, ensuring timely escalation of issues requiring Executive or Board attention.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's degree or equivalent level of knowledge and experience acquired through senior professional practice.
• Chartered member of the CIPD (or equivalent professional qualification) Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.

Knowledge

Essential

• Expert knowledge of strategic and operational People practice
• Expert knowledge of employment law, employee relations and industrial relations practice.
• Strong understanding of workforce planning methodologies and workforce sustainability approaches.
• Strong understanding of workforce productivity, workforce affordability and establishment management principles.
• Strong understanding of organisational change, transformation and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong understanding of NHS policy, regulation and the strategic workforce challenges facing the NHS.
• Knowledge of leadership development, cultural transformation and organisational effectiveness.

Experience

Essential

• Significant senior People leadership experience within a large, complex NHS organisation.
• Experience of operating at senior leadership level, contributing to organisational strategy and decision-making.
• Experience of leading large, multi-disciplinary People teams through periods of organisational change and improvement.
• Experience of workforce planning, workforce sustainability and workforce transformation.
• Experience of providing strategic workforce advice, challenge and support to Executive Directors and senior leaders.
• Experience of workforce affordability, productivity improvement, establishment management and financial recovery programmes.
• Significant experience of industrial relations leadership and partnership working with Trade Unions and Staff Side representatives.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to provide strategic workforce leadership within a complex and changing environment.
• Ability to influence, negotiate and challenge constructively at all levels.
• Ability to build credibility and effective working relationships with senior leaders, clinicians, staff-side representatives and external partners.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and present complex workforce, financial and organisational information.
• Ability to translate workforce insight into practical organisational solutions and strategic recommendations.
• Ability to lead and deliver complex workforce, transformation and improvement programmes.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Windmill Road

Gillingham

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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