Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our team on Lancaster Suite in the role of non-clinical support worker.

The role involves non-clinical duties that support clinical care delivery; co-ordinating all patient facilities and services within the ward area and ensuringthat the ward is a safe, clean, tidy and comfortable environment.

Main duties of the job

Main duties include:

Support clinical care delivery.

To co-ordinate all patient facilities services within the ward area To ensure that the ward is a safe, clean,tidy and comfortable environment.

Ensure that food is available to meet thepatients' needs.

Liaise with the nursing team when required regarding patients needs.

About us

We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent , improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care , advice and support.

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust (NUH) is looking for a fulltime Rehabilitation Consultant Physician to join an existing team of 3 NHS and academic consultants providing rehabilitation services to the people of Nottinghamshire and beyond.

Main duties of the job

The postholder(s) will be full-time Consultant Physician with responsibility for Complex Rehabilitation across Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. The successful candidate should expect to work between our sites at all campuses.

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

About us

With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Job summary

Are you ready to embark on an exciting career opportunity at one of the world's leading cancer treatment centres? The Christie Hospital is seeking an exceptional individual to join our team as an MR Reporting Radiographer. If you're passionate about advancing healthcare, dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and eager to work in a dynamic and innovative environment, this role is for you.As one of the largest cancer centres in Europe we are committed to pushing boundaries and improving outcomes for patients through cutting-edge technology and ground-breaking research. Join us and be part of an extraordinary team that is transforming the landscape of cancer treatment.This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated MR Radiographer to join our established team of reporting Radiographers as our first MR reporting Radiographer. You will attend University to undertake a postgraduate qualification in MR brain reporting, supported by a Consultant Radiologist mentor. Following successful completion of the qualification and preceptorship period, you will autonomously interpret and report MR brain scans in patients with first presentation brain metastasis.As a senior member of the MR team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of our MR service. You will support the MR Lead in developing a team of talented Radiographers, ensuring the provision of high-quality care across 4 scanners.

Main duties of the job

MAIN DUTIES:o Autonomously interpret and report MR brain scans in patients with first presentation brain metastasis.o Provide leadership and guidance to a team of radiographers, promoting their professional growth and development.o Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support accurate and timely diagnosis and treatment planning.o Drive the implementation of new technologies and techniques, staying at the forefront of advancements in MR radiography.o Participate in departmental audits, research projects and quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.REQUIREMENTS:o BSc in Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent)o Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)o Evidence of postgraduate studyo Strong background in MR imagingo Ability to use own initiative, analyse and solve problems and make decisionso Ability to build, maintain and develop effective working relationships inside and outside the Trusto Extensive technical knowledge of MR in a clinical oncology settingo Understanding of the hazards posed by the magnetic field and radiofrequencies in the MR environmento Commitment to continuous professional development and staying up to date with industry advancements.

About us

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.

We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Per annum, Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-108198-CSSS-RS

Job locations

Radiology - E00298

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Practice

To use specialist knowledge to perform examinations, interpret images and produce a final formal report on MR brain scans in line with current departmental practice, to include both written and verbal communication of results. To practise in compliance with limits of own competence and professional scope of practice To maintain expertise in modality specific clinical practice. To be accessible for discussion/advice on image interpretation and reports. To work autonomously, being responsible and accountable for decisions and actions, including using professional judgement on when to seek help and escalate findings. To assist in ensuring there is effective communication between the various teams who have input into the radiology services such as radiology staff, medical physics staff, clinicians and nursing staff. To participate in multidisciplinary, interesting clinical cases and discrepancy REALM meetings relating to clinical reporting of examinations. To regularly undertake audit and communicate audit findings for MR brain reporting within a defined scope of practice. To act as a clinical role model through patient centred care, ensuring that patients understand complex information related to their radiographic examination.

Teaching / Training requirements

To maintain and continue to highly develop specialist knowledge and expertise required for the reporting of MR brains. To take an active role in the teaching and training of qualified Radiographers, assistant practitioners, and radiography/other students. To take an active role in the teaching/training of staff from other disciplines, including medical students and junior doctors. Act as a role model, educator, supervisor, and mentor, seeking to instill and develop the confidence of students, radiographers, radiologists, advanced clinical practitioners and any other relevant professional group. To continue own professional development including appraisal and personal development planning. Maintain a development plan that reflects growth across the four pillars of advanced practice. Identify and contribute to culture of organisational learning and development and inspire the existing and future workforce. Maintain a collaborative link with the relevant academic institutions. Participate in the peer review process. To have evidence of continuing professional development. To participate in the Trusts mandatory training. To adhere to the College of Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct. To adhere to the Health Professions Council Standards to maintain registration.

Professional Leadership and Service Development

Provide radiography expertise in service development and propose changes to policy and service across radiology and the related disciplines. Work with colleagues in national and international clinical, academic and industrial partners to develop the clinical practices for imaging at the cutting edge. To role model the Trust values and demonstrate patient-centred care in practice. Identify further developmental needs for the individual and the wider team and support them to address these through personal development reviews (PDR). To seek feedback from a range of areas that will aid service redesign. Constructively challenge situations where patient safety or well-being may be compromised. Use advanced clinical expertise to provide feedback on clinical practice, and therefore improve quality and promote best practice, as well as reducing variation in imaging e.g. image quality analysis and protocol review. Lead new practice and service redesign by being receptive to changing population needs and future-proofing the development needed within Radiology. Develop relationships and practice as part of a multi-disciplinary team and promote Radiography as a whole, and advanced practice, within the Trust and to the public. Develop and implement robust governance systems and systematic documentation processes, keeping the need for modifications under regular review.

Research and Audit

Support colleagues undertaking research, to maintain an awareness of current and developing use of MRI. Use expert knowledge to identify gaps in the evidence base, making a critical analysis of new evidence and its relevance, and contribute to this evidence base by participating in high-quality audit and research programmes. The post holder will support Radiographers, Medical Physicists, Engineers, Radiologists and Oncologists staff in the development of MRI in radiology practice research. Evaluate and audit own and others clinical practice and act upon those findings. Actively identify potential need for further research to strengthen evidence for best practice. Critically appraise the outcome of relevant research, evaluation and audit, using the results to underpin own practice and to inform that of others. Contribute to relevant projects when asked to share specialist knowledge. Disseminate best practice research findings and quality improvement projects through appropriate media and fora (e.g. presentations, posters and peer review research publications).

General duties

They will ensure all work complies with current UK legislation for work with magnetic fields and the professional code of conduct for radiographers. Supervision of junior radiographic staff and radiographic aides as required. Provision of specialist care of patients to ensure their comfort and safety in the department. Maintenance of the standards of imaging set by the department. Ensuring that any faults in equipment, fixtures, fittings or fabric of any of the departments are recorded and notified to the appropriate persons, and complying with, and enforcing current Health and Safety and Moving and Handling regulations. Maintaining practices in keeping with departmental and Trust Board policies, e.g., fire regulations, patient confidentiality etc. To work with Radiologists, Clinical Specialist Radiographers and other senior staff in the department to review working practices and identify new ways of working and find solutions to problems. Any other duties which, after discussion, may be requested to maintain the smooth running of the department.

Job description Job responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Practice To use specialist knowledge to perform examinations, interpret images and produce a final formal report on MR brain scans in line with current departmental practice, to include both written and verbal communication of results. To practise in compliance with limits of own competence and professional scope of practice To maintain expertise in modality specific clinical practice. To be accessible for discussion/advice on image interpretation and reports. To work autonomously, being responsible and accountable for decisions and actions, including using professional judgement on when to seek help and escalate findings. To assist in ensuring there is effective communication between the various teams who have input into the radiology services such as radiology staff, medical physics staff, clinicians and nursing staff. To participate in multidisciplinary, interesting clinical cases and discrepancy REALM meetings relating to clinical reporting of examinations. To regularly undertake audit and communicate audit findings for MR brain reporting within a defined scope of practice. To act as a clinical role model through patient centred care, ensuring that patients understand complex information related to their radiographic examination. Teaching / Training requirements To maintain and continue to highly develop specialist knowledge and expertise required for the reporting of MR brains. To take an active role in the teaching and training of qualified Radiographers, assistant practitioners, and radiography/other students. To take an active role in the teaching/training of staff from other disciplines, including medical students and junior doctors. Act as a role model, educator, supervisor, and mentor, seeking to instill and develop the confidence of students, radiographers, radiologists, advanced clinical practitioners and any other relevant professional group. To continue own professional development including appraisal and personal development planning. Maintain a development plan that reflects growth across the four pillars of advanced practice. Identify and contribute to culture of organisational learning and development and inspire the existing and future workforce. Maintain a collaborative link with the relevant academic institutions. Participate in the peer review process. To have evidence of continuing professional development. To participate in the Trusts mandatory training. To adhere to the College of Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct. To adhere to the Health Professions Council Standards to maintain registration. Professional Leadership and Service Development Provide radiography expertise in service development and propose changes to policy and service across radiology and the related disciplines. Work with colleagues in national and international clinical, academic and industrial partners to develop the clinical practices for imaging at the cutting edge. To role model the Trust values and demonstrate patient-centred care in practice. Identify further developmental needs for the individual and the wider team and support them to address these through personal development reviews (PDR). To seek feedback from a range of areas that will aid service redesign. Constructively challenge situations where patient safety or well-being may be compromised. Use advanced clinical expertise to provide feedback on clinical practice, and therefore improve quality and promote best practice, as well as reducing variation in imaging e.g. image quality analysis and protocol review. Lead new practice and service redesign by being receptive to changing population needs and future-proofing the development needed within Radiology. Develop relationships and practice as part of a multi-disciplinary team and promote Radiography as a whole, and advanced practice, within the Trust and to the public. Develop and implement robust governance systems and systematic documentation processes, keeping the need for modifications under regular review. Research and Audit Support colleagues undertaking research, to maintain an awareness of current and developing use of MRI. Use expert knowledge to identify gaps in the evidence base, making a critical analysis of new evidence and its relevance, and contribute to this evidence base by participating in high-quality audit and research programmes. The post holder will support Radiographers, Medical Physicists, Engineers, Radiologists and Oncologists staff in the development of MRI in radiology practice research. Evaluate and audit own and others clinical practice and act upon those findings. Actively identify potential need for further research to strengthen evidence for best practice. Critically appraise the outcome of relevant research, evaluation and audit, using the results to underpin own practice and to inform that of others. Contribute to relevant projects when asked to share specialist knowledge. Disseminate best practice research findings and quality improvement projects through appropriate media and fora (e.g. presentations, posters and peer review research publications). General duties They will ensure all work complies with current UK legislation for work with magnetic fields and the professional code of conduct for radiographers. Supervision of junior radiographic staff and radiographic aides as required. Provision of specialist care of patients to ensure their comfort and safety in the department. Maintenance of the standards of imaging set by the department. Ensuring that any faults in equipment, fixtures, fittings or fabric of any of the departments are recorded and notified to the appropriate persons, and complying with, and enforcing current Health and Safety and Moving and Handling regulations. Maintaining practices in keeping with departmental and Trust Board policies, e.g., fire regulations, patient confidentiality etc. To work with Radiologists, Clinical Specialist Radiographers and other senior staff in the department to review working practices and identify new ways of working and find solutions to problems. Any other duties which, after discussion, may be requested to maintain the smooth running of the department.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma of the College of Radiographers
• BSc in Radiography, or equivalent.
• HCPC registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer
• Evidence of postgraduate study

Desirable

• PgCert MRI
• IHP GCP training
• Radiographic reporting qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant clinical MRI experience
• Experience of teaching and facilitating the learning and development of others
• Experience of clinical audit

Desirable

• Experience in clinical trials, research and developments
• Experience of managing staff
• Experience managing patients who present with acute oncology symptoms

Skills

Essential

• Multidisciplinary team working
• Use of MRI for a wide variety of examinations
• Ability to use own initiative, analyse and solve problems, and make decisions
• Ability to build, maintain and develop effective working relationships inside and outside the Trust

Desirable

• Data analysis
• Research skills
• Presentation skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive technical knowledge of MR in a clinical oncology setting
• Personal development plan with on-going CPD portfolio
• Understanding of the hazards posed by the magnetic field and radiofrequencies in the MR environment
• MDA guidelines for MRI, Health & Safety, COSHH & other relevant regulations governing radiographic clinical practice, as well as an understanding of the local rules.
• Understanding of risk assessments

Desirable

• Knowledge of patient imaging pathways in an oncology setting

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Reliability
• Ability to work flexibly

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma of the College of Radiographers BSc in Radiography, or equivalent. HCPC registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer Evidence of postgraduate study Desirable PgCert MRI IHP GCP training Radiographic reporting qualification Experience Essential Significant clinical MRI experience Experience of teaching and facilitating the learning and development of others Experience of clinical audit Desirable Experience in clinical trials, research and developments Experience of managing staff Experience managing patients who present with acute oncology symptoms Skills Essential Multidisciplinary team working Use of MRI for a wide variety of examinations Ability to use own initiative, analyse and solve problems, and make decisions Ability to build, maintain and develop effective working relationships inside and outside the Trust Desirable Data analysis Research skills Presentation skills Knowledge Essential Extensive technical knowledge of MR in a clinical oncology setting Personal development plan with on-going CPD portfolio Understanding of the hazards posed by the magnetic field and radiofrequencies in the MR environment MDA guidelines for MRI, Health & Safety, COSHH & other relevant regulations governing radiographic clinical practice, as well as an understanding of the local rules. Understanding of risk assessments Desirable Knowledge of patient imaging pathways in an oncology setting Values Essential Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours Other Essential Reliability Ability to work flexibly

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

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Radiology - E00298

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Radiology - E00298

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated & friendly clinical support worker to join our busy day surgery team. We as a department work over 3 levels of Westmorland General Hospital. On level 3 we have 20 beds for pre and post surgery patients undergoing a day surgery procedure including a full range of surgical specialities.

We also run urology / chronic pain clinics / ophthalmology surgeries from units on level 1 and level 2 during where you will be working alongside nurses and clinicians providing diagnostic services such as cystoscopies, precision point biopsies and outpatient one stop clinics.

Main duties of the job

• Participate in the Trust Appraisal and Personal Development
• Plan process by identifying your own development needs and agreeing development plans for these needs with a clinical supervisor/mentor.
• Ensure awareness of when and how to report untoward incident and how to respond appropriately with patients' or relatives complaints.
• Ensure that your clinical practice is safe and appropriate at all times.
• Assist the RN's in the benchmarking of clinical standards.
• Ensure your required mandatory and competency based training is kept up to date.
• Ensures that own actions support equality, diversity, rights and maintain quality.
• Participate in the continued development of healthcare standards and service development.

About us

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to join the team at the Leri Cancer Unit in Bronglais General Hospital.

You will support the Sister and deputise when required to ensure that care is delivered to a consistently high standard.

Main duties of the job

The Cancer Treatment Day Unit at Bronglais General Hospital delivers day case anti-cancer treatment, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy, to people affected by both an oncological and haematological malignancy. The cancer treatment day unit is located on the Leri Cancer Unit, which opened in May 2025.

The successful applicant will ideally have experience in oncology, haematology and systemic anti-cancer treatment administration. Applications from experienced nurses with significant leadership experience will be considered in the absence of experience in SACT administration.

Most importantly the successful applicant will be an experienced nurse who can evidence credible management and leadership skills. We are looking for a registered nurse who can be adaptive, work autonomously and is keen to develop. Opportunities for learning at masters level, including non-medical prescribing, will be available to the successful applicants.

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

Interviews will be held on 02/11/2026

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job summary

Are you an experienced registered Mental Health Nurse looking to secure the next step in your career or to take on a new challenge within Older People's Mental Health Services? If so, we are currently looking for an enthusiastic Senior Practitioner to join our fantastic team.

You will have specialist knowledge of the care of older people with mental health conditions and an understanding of the challenges that older adults face and how these impacts on their well-being. You will hold a small caseload of complex cases and lead by example demonstrating exemplary clinical and management standards.

As a member of the wider OPMH Service, you will be the main point of contact with local multidisciplinary and multi-agency Locality Access Point (LAP)/Cluster meetings and support formulation within the meetings. The purpose of these meetings is to deliver an integrated approach to assessment, care planning and decision making for frail patients with long term conditions, in line with the Integrated Care Decision Making (ICDM) initiative of the Frimley Integrated Care System. You will help to identify the appropriate level of psychosocial support for individual patients. To achieve this, you will need to be aware and understand the full range of support available locally, from third sector through to secondary MH provision. You will also be required to develop close relationships with other Integration Leads across the Frimley system and promote integrated working.

Main duties of the job

• To undertake comprehensive initial assessments in a range of settings following acceptance of referral, considering the persons physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs.
• To develop and implement an agreed plan of care with the service user and where appropriate, include the views of families and carers.
• To identify and select from a range of health, social and voluntary agencies which could assist and improve the care of individuals and their families.
• To represent BHFT mental health services at locality LAP/Cluster meetings.
• To provide clinical leadership and offer mental health expertise & guidance to professional colleagues and assist in formulation to support integrated decision making and care provision.
• To utilise advanced clinical skills and expert knowledge to deliver evidenced based person-centred interventions to a small caseload of people with complex mental health needs and offer practical advice and emotional support to their family carers.
• To contribute to and influence the development and improvement of anticipatory care planning.
• To have knowledge of a variety of therapeutic interventions including short term problem solving, crisis intervention and basic CBT techniques.
• To manage complex caseloads and maintain responsibility for clinical decision-making within professional accountability frameworks for patients requiring secondary care mental health support

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Job summary

Are you an experienced NHS manager, with GP experience, looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact on patient services and practice development?

Forge Health Group is seeking an enthusiastic, highly organised and proactive Practice Manager to join our team. This is a key role within the organisation, offering the opportunity to influence service delivery, have financial oversight, lead operational improvements and support the ongoing success of our two Sheffield practice sites, working in an area of deprivation and diversity.

Working with the GP Partners, Deputy Managers and the wider team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the practices. You will provide leadership and support to our clinical and administrative teams, oversee HR and complaints processes, drive quality improvement initiatives, ensure financial governance and help ensure the delivery of safe, efficient and patient-centred care.

We are a well-established Training Practice with a strong reputation for developing future workforce including medical and nursing.

Our multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering high-quality care while fostering a positive and supportive working environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Practice Manager, Deputy Practice Manager or Assistant Practice Manager who is ready to progress their career and take on a rewarding leadership role where their skills, ideas and experience will make a real difference.

Main duties of the job

The Practice Manager will play a central role in the leadership and day-to-day management of the practice, business finances, providing operational oversight across both surgery sites, helping to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred services.

The postholder will lead on a wide range of operational and people-management responsibilities, including workforce planning, staff rotas, recruitment, induction, HR processes and financial oversight. They will provide visible and accessible leadership to both clinical and administrative teams, supporting staff development and promoting a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture.

The role will also include responsibility for managing the practice complaints process, acting as the Complaints Lead and ensuring patient concerns are handled professionally, sensitively and in line with NHS requirements.

The successful candidate will support quality improvement initiatives, oversee governance processes and policies, and help ensure the practice remains compliant with contractual, regulatory and organisational standards.

Working closely with the GP Partners, Deputy Managers and wider team, the Practice Manager will contribute to the strategic development of the practice, identify opportunities for service improvement, strengthen communication across both sites and help create a well-organised, accountable and supportive environment for patients and staff alike.

About us

We are a large, well-established practice serving diverse communities across Sheffield from two surgery sites. We are committed to providing high-quality, accessible and patient-centred care, with a strong focus on innovation, collaboration and reducing health inequalities within the populations we serve.

As a Training Practice, we are actively involved in developing the next generation of primary care professionals and have a highly skilled multidisciplinary team including GPs, GP Registrars, Nurses, ANPs, Healthcare Assistants, Clinical Pharmacists, Care Coordinators and an experienced administrative and reception team.

We are a supportive, inclusive and forward-thinking organisation where teamwork, continuous improvement and staff wellbeing are valued. Our teams work closely together, sharing knowledge and expertise to deliver excellent care and improve outcomes for our patients.

Our leadership team is approachable, visible and collaborative, creating an environment where staff are encouraged to contribute ideas, take ownership and help shape the future direction of the practice. We believe in open communication, professional development and empowering colleagues to reach their full potential.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, NHS Pension Scheme membership, ongoing professional development opportunities and the chance to work within a progressive practice that plays an active role in wider primary care networks and local healthcare partnerships across Sheffield.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1084-26-0004

Job locations

151 Burngreave Road

Sheffield

S3 9DL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title

Practice Manager

Responsible To

The GP Partners

Job Purpose

The Practice Manager will play a key role in the effective day-to-day management of Forge Health Group across both surgery sites.

The postholder will provide strong operational leadership, support the management and development of clinical and non-clinical teams, oversee key HR and workforce processes, and help ensure that practice systems are safe, efficient, compliant and responsive to patient need.

The role requires a confident, organised and approachable manager who can work independently, manage competing priorities, support staff effectively and contribute positively to the continued development of the practice.

Main Responsibilities:

Operational Management

• Support the smooth day-to-day running of both practice sites.
• Ensure effective staffing arrangements and operational cover across the practice.
• Coordinate workforce planning and staff rotas.
• Identify operational issues and implement practical solutions.
• Support effective communication and consistency across both sites.
• Work closely with clinical and administrative leads to maintain safe and efficient services.
• Help ensure the practice remains responsive to changes within general practice and the wider NHS.

Staff Management and HR

• Manage and support a mixed team of clinical and administrative staff.
• Support recruitment, selection, induction and retention processes.
• Manage staff absence, performance, conduct and employee relations issues in line with practice policies.
• Support appraisals, training, professional development and staff wellbeing.
• Provide clear management direction and support to staff.
• Promote a positive, respectful, accountable and supportive working culture.
• Support managers and team leaders with day-to-day people management issues.

Complaints and Patient Experience

• Act as the practice complaints Lead.
• Coordinate the investigation and timely response to patient complaints and concerns.
• Liaise with relevant staff and clinicians when investigating complaints.
• Identify themes and learning from complaints and ensure agreed actions are implemented.
• Support staff involved in complaints and promote an open, fair and learning-focused approach.
• Contribute to improving patient experience and service quality.

Quality Improvement and Governance

• Support and lead quality improvement projects across the practice.
• Review operational processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, safety and patient experience.
• Support CQC readiness and wider practice governance arrangements.
• Maintain and review policies, procedures and operational guidance.
• Support learning from incidents, complaints, audits and patient feedback.
• Help ensure agreed actions and improvements are followed through.

Primary Care Contracts and Service Delivery

• Support the Partners and senior management team with the delivery of primary care contracts and local service requirements.
• Develop an understanding of practice income streams, contractual requirements and performance expectations.
• Support monitoring of service delivery and achievement against agreed standards.
• Work with relevant leads to ensure contractual and operational requirements are met.
• Maintain awareness of changes affecting general practice and support their implementation.

Leadership and Team Working

• Work closely with the GP Partners, Deputy Managers and wider team.
• Build effective working relationships across the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide visible and approachable management support across both sites.
• Encourage effective communication, collaboration and problem-solving.
• Contribute to senior management discussions and practice development.
• Support the implementation of agreed strategic and operational priorities.

Person Requirements:

Essential

• Previous GP NHS management experience.
• Strong HR and people-management knowledge.
• Experience of rota management and workforce planning.
• Experience of managing patient concerns or complaints.
• Knowledge and experience of GP practice finance, including budgeting, income streams, claims and reimbursement processes, and financial monitoring.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and make appropriate management decisions.
• Confidence in managing difficult or sensitive situations.
• Practical and solutions-focused approach.
• Good IT skills and ability to use information and data to support decision-making.

Desirable

• Formal HR training or substantial practical HR experience.
• Experience of quality improvement.
• Experience of CQC and healthcare governance.
• Experience of SystmOne.

SystmOne experience is desirable but not essential, and appropriate training can be provided.

General

The duties listed above are not intended to be exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the role and level of responsibility.

The postholder will be expected to maintain confidentiality, uphold practice policies and procedures, and contribute positively to the overall aims and values of Forge Health Group.

Job description Job responsibilities Job TitlePractice ManagerResponsible ToThe GP PartnersJob PurposeThe Practice Manager will play a key role in the effective day-to-day management of Forge Health Group across both surgery sites.The postholder will provide strong operational leadership, support the management and development of clinical and non-clinical teams, oversee key HR and workforce processes, and help ensure that practice systems are safe, efficient, compliant and responsive to patient need.The role requires a confident, organised and approachable manager who can work independently, manage competing priorities, support staff effectively and contribute positively to the continued development of the practice.Main Responsibilities:Operational ManagementSupport the smooth day-to-day running of both practice sites. Ensure effective staffing arrangements and operational cover across the practice. Coordinate workforce planning and staff rotas. Identify operational issues and implement practical solutions. Support effective communication and consistency across both sites. Work closely with clinical and administrative leads to maintain safe and efficient services. Help ensure the practice remains responsive to changes within general practice and the wider NHS.Staff Management and HRManage and support a mixed team of clinical and administrative staff. Support recruitment, selection, induction and retention processes. Manage staff absence, performance, conduct and employee relations issues in line with practice policies. Support appraisals, training, professional development and staff wellbeing. Provide clear management direction and support to staff. Promote a positive, respectful, accountable and supportive working culture. Support managers and team leaders with day-to-day people management issues.Complaints and Patient ExperienceAct as the practice complaints Lead. Coordinate the investigation and timely response to patient complaints and concerns. Liaise with relevant staff and clinicians when investigating complaints. Identify themes and learning from complaints and ensure agreed actions are implemented. Support staff involved in complaints and promote an open, fair and learning-focused approach. Contribute to improving patient experience and service quality.Quality Improvement and GovernanceSupport and lead quality improvement projects across the practice. Review operational processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, safety and patient experience. Support CQC readiness and wider practice governance arrangements. Maintain and review policies, procedures and operational guidance. Support learning from incidents, complaints, audits and patient feedback. Help ensure agreed actions and improvements are followed through.Primary Care Contracts and Service DeliverySupport the Partners and senior management team with the delivery of primary care contracts and local service requirements. Develop an understanding of practice income streams, contractual requirements and performance expectations. Support monitoring of service delivery and achievement against agreed standards. Work with relevant leads to ensure contractual and operational requirements are met. Maintain awareness of changes affecting general practice and support their implementation.Leadership and Team WorkingWork closely with the GP Partners, Deputy Managers and wider team. Build effective working relationships across the multidisciplinary team. Provide visible and approachable management support across both sites. Encourage effective communication, collaboration and problem-solving. Contribute to senior management discussions and practice development. Support the implementation of agreed strategic and operational priorities.Person Requirements:EssentialPrevious GP NHS management experience. Strong HR and people-management knowledge. Experience of rota management and workforce planning. Experience of managing patient concerns or complaints. Knowledge and experience of GP practice finance, including budgeting, income streams, claims and reimbursement processes, and financial monitoring. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organisational and prioritisation skills. Ability to work autonomously and make appropriate management decisions. Confidence in managing difficult or sensitive situations. Practical and solutions-focused approach. Good IT skills and ability to use information and data to support decision-making.DesirableFormal HR training or substantial practical HR experience. Experience of quality improvement. Experience of CQC and healthcare governance. Experience of SystmOne.SystmOne experience is desirable but not essential, and appropriate training can be provided.GeneralThe duties listed above are not intended to be exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the role and level of responsibility.The postholder will be expected to maintain confidentiality, uphold practice policies and procedures, and contribute positively to the overall aims and values of Forge Health Group.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in GP practice management.

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to A level or equivalent.
• Evidence of relevant management or leadership training.
• Evidence of HR / people management training or equivalent practical experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to NHS management.

Desirable

• Educated to degree level.
• Formal management or leadership qualification.
• CIPD qualification or recognised HR training.
• Quality Improvement training or qualification.
• Primary care or NHS management qualification.

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in GP practice management. Qualifications Essential Educated to A level or equivalent. Evidence of relevant management or leadership training. Evidence of HR / people management training or equivalent practical experience. Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to NHS management. Desirable Educated to degree level. Formal management or leadership qualification. CIPD qualification or recognised HR training. Quality Improvement training or qualification. Primary care or NHS management qualification.

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

Forge Health Group

Address

151 Burngreave Road

Sheffield

S3 9DL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Forge Health Group

Address

151 Burngreave Road

Sheffield

S3 9DL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

To support and assist in the delivery of professional nursing care to patients ensuring the highest possible standards of care are received by patients and their carers. Is responsible and accountable for the assessment and planning of care for designated patients from admission to discharge.

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About us

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is one of the region's busiest providers of healthcare. It was formed on 1 April 1998 following a merger between East Surrey Healthcare NHS and Crawley Horsham NHS Trusts. We are often referred to as 'SASH'.

We run East Surrey Hospital in Redhill, where we have more than 700 beds and provide acute and complex services. In addition, we provide a range of outpatient, diagnostic and less complex planned services at The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Crawley Hospital and Horsham Hospital.

Every year, over 120,000 people attend our Emergency Department, we deliver nearly 4,000 babies and almost half a million people have outpatient appointments with us.

We are a major local employer, with a diverse workforce of around 5,500 staff providing healthcare services to a growing population of some 744,000 people. We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.

Job summary

Role: Trainee Health Screener Location: Dudley/Wolverhampton - the role will cover our clinics in this area, and there will also be travel to our Programme Office in Tyseley. Salary: £24,784.50 rising upon completion of your diploma Thanks for your initial interest in a career in Diabetic Eye Screening, we appreciate that not many people know what the role of a screener is, but hopefully throughout your application process youll have a better understanding.

Main duties of the job

Key duties of a Screener Ensure that patients are made to feel welcome and comfortable throughout the screening process Undertake the screening Checklist to ensure the screening environment is safe (for yourself and your patients) Basic maintenance of the camera and equipment to enable the best possible images are taken Safely administer the eye drops (to enlarge pupils), and undertake photographs ensuring correct field of view Identify any patients requiring urgent onward referral at the time of their screening appointment Maintaining a sufficient stock of consumables to run your clinic

About us

InHealth is the UKs largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions, working in partnership with the NHS for more than 30 years to make healthcare better for more than 5 million patients each year.

For clinical colleagues, that means delivering high-quality care within modern settings, with state-of-the-art equipment across a wide range of community, hospital and mobile settings.

With flexibility, strong learning and development opportunities, and the chance to support people at important moments in their healthcare journey, you can build a rewarding career while making a real difference locally and nationally.

InHealth is a place where you're trusted to do your job well, supported by people who value your expertise and give you the space to act on it. Teams show up for each other, leaders back your judgment and help remove blockers rather than create them.

New opportunities open as we grow - whether that's progressing, moving sideways or taking on something different as your strengths evolve. And everything we do is focussed on making healthcare better - for patients, partners and the people delivering care.

Read more about us here: Who We Are - InHealth Group

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,852.66 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

6484

Job locations

Beacon Centre for the Blind

Wolverhampton Road East

Wolverhampton

WV4 6AZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role:Trainee Health Screener

Location:Dudley/Wolverhampton - the role will cover our clinics in this area, and there will also be travel to our Programme Office in Tyseley. Salary:£24,852.66 rising upon completion of your diploma Thanks for your initial interest in a career in Diabetic Eye Screening, we appreciate that not many people know what the role of a screener is, but hopefully throughout your application process youll have a better understanding.

So, what is Diabetic Eye Screening? Some people with diabetes develop serious complications with their eyes, called diabetic retinopathy. If they dont get this treated properly, it can lead to sight loss. Diabetic eye screening is a test to check for eye problems caused by diabetes. The eye screening test can find eye problems before sight is affected. Pictures are taken of the back of the eyes to check for any changes.

Experience in a caring environment or hospital background is preferable but not necessary, our screeners have come from all walks of life. If you are good with people and want to make a difference this could be the career for you. Starting as a screener you will be trained on the job and will be given all the skills and knowledge to complete your Health Screener Diploma. Once trained there are a variety of opportunities to progress your career in Diabetic Eye Screening with salaries up to £45,000:

• Screener / Grader
• Arbitration Grader
• Referral Outcome Grader
• OCT examiner
• OCT grader
• Slit Lamp Examiner
• Team Leader/Management

Who are we looking for?

• Compassionate individuals who are empathetic towards the requirements of each individual patient
• Someone who is happy to travel to our screening services in the Dudley/Wolverhampton area.
• Although we will provide full training, we are looking for individuals who are able to take detailed/up close pictures of the eye and remain composed
• People who consider themselves adaptable and possess the ability to think quickly and resolve problems
• Flexible in their working week as occasional evening and weekend work may be required and a commitment to completing their Health Screener Diploma in the required timescale
• Those looking for a career in a care profession in their next position
• Individuals who enjoy working with the public, are caring and have an in built need to help others
• People who take pride in the level of customer service they offer
• Full driving licence and access to a car for travel to and from clinics

Key duties of a Screener

• Ensure that patients are made to feel welcome and comfortable throughout the screening process
• Undertake the screening Checklist to ensure the screening environment is safe (for yourself and your patients)
• Basic maintenance of the camera and equipment to enable the best possible images are taken
• Safely administer the eye drops (to enlarge pupils), and undertake photographs ensuring correct field of view
• Identify any patients requiring urgent onward referral at the time of their screening appointment
• Maintaining a sufficient stock of consumables to run your clinic

Our application processes

Were really grateful that youve read this far, hopefully you now have a better understanding of the importance of a screeners job, not to worry if you have any further questions, well be able to answer them during the application process.

If this is of interest, please hit apply! It may be an idea to have a look over our website prior to help when answering the questions.

Job description Job responsibilities Role:Trainee Health Screener Location:Dudley/Wolverhampton - the role will cover our clinics in this area, and there will also be travel to our Programme Office in Tyseley. Salary:£24,852.66 rising upon completion of your diploma Thanks for your initial interest in a career in Diabetic Eye Screening, we appreciate that not many people know what the role of a screener is, but hopefully throughout your application process youll have a better understanding. So, what is Diabetic Eye Screening? Some people with diabetes develop serious complications with their eyes, called diabetic retinopathy. If they dont get this treated properly, it can lead to sight loss. Diabetic eye screening is a test to check for eye problems caused by diabetes. The eye screening test can find eye problems before sight is affected. Pictures are taken of the back of the eyes to check for any changes. Experience in a caring environment or hospital background is preferable but not necessary, our screeners have come from all walks of life. If you are good with people and want to make a difference this could be the career for you. Starting as a screener you will be trained on the job and will be given all the skills and knowledge to complete your Health Screener Diploma. Once trained there are a variety of opportunities to progress your career in Diabetic Eye Screening with salaries up to £45,000: Screener / Grader Arbitration Grader Referral Outcome Grader OCT examiner OCT grader Slit Lamp Examiner Team Leader/Management Who are we looking for? Compassionate individuals who are empathetic towards the requirements of each individual patient Someone who is happy to travel to our screening services in the Dudley/Wolverhampton area. Although we will provide full training, we are looking for individuals who are able to take detailed/up close pictures of the eye and remain composed People who consider themselves adaptable and possess the ability to think quickly and resolve problems Flexible in their working week as occasional evening and weekend work may be required and a commitment to completing their Health Screener Diploma in the required timescale Those looking for a career in a care profession in their next position Individuals who enjoy working with the public, are caring and have an in built need to help others People who take pride in the level of customer service they offer Full driving licence and access to a car for travel to and from clinics Key duties of a Screener Ensure that patients are made to feel welcome and comfortable throughout the screening process Undertake the screening Checklist to ensure the screening environment is safe (for yourself and your patients) Basic maintenance of the camera and equipment to enable the best possible images are taken Safely administer the eye drops (to enlarge pupils), and undertake photographs ensuring correct field of view Identify any patients requiring urgent onward referral at the time of their screening appointment Maintaining a sufficient stock of consumables to run your clinic Our application processes Were really grateful that youve read this far, hopefully you now have a better understanding of the importance of a screeners job, not to worry if you have any further questions, well be able to answer them during the application process. If this is of interest, please hit apply! It may be an idea to have a look over our website prior to help when answering the questions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Additional Criteria

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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

InHealth Group

Address

Beacon Centre for the Blind

Wolverhampton Road East

Wolverhampton

WV4 6AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

InHealth Group

Address

Beacon Centre for the Blind

Wolverhampton Road East

Wolverhampton

WV4 6AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking to recruit for a Charge Nurse/Sister to work in our ED.

The CN/SR role you will work across the ED to support the Senior Clinical & Nursing team. In order to deliver this support, you will need to have a firm understanding of local and national initiatives which will help the ED meet the New Emergency Care standards. This will allow us to continue our commitment to our community of the delivery of compassionate, safe, and effective care.

As a Charge Nurse/Sister you will also be working in the Resuscitation area and will be responsible for initial patient assessment, advanced life support; patient monitoring and individual's ongoing care.

Successful applicants will have a minimum of 2 years' experience as a B5 staff nurse within Emergency Nursing, or equivalent emergency pre- hospital care, you should possess a wide range of appropriate clinical skills and have a keen interest in developing your career in Emergency Care.

For further information please contact ED Senior Nursing team 01737768511 ext 7469 or ED Matron extension 7456.

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About us

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.

Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.

Job summary

FM Assistant (Cleaning) Saffron Walden Community Hospital Band 2 - £12.92 per hour (£25,272 per annum pro rata) 12 hours per week - Sunday 7:00-13:00 (there may be some flexibility with the hours) This post will include Unsocial Hours Payments as follows: Saturday - Time plus 41% of the salary Sunday - Time plus 83% of the salary

To participate in the provision of the in-house FM services to a specified area within the Trust, which may include in-patient areas and retail outlets: The FM services comprises of the cleaning, catering, portering, bed making and laundering services, however some of these services are unit specific. Therefore sections of this job description may not be relevant to all staff and will be identified where appropriate but are not exhaustive.

You must be aware of the important part you play in maintaining the environment to an excellent standard.

You must also be aware that your work will involve working alongside patients and occasionally interacting with them as you carry out your duties outlined below.

Main duties of the job

You will be working as part of the Facilities Team and are expected to have a flexible approach to your duties.

You will be working as a valued member of the Estates & Facilities Management Team.

Please note you must have right to work in the UK to apply for this position.

Due to current Home Office Guidelines, we are unable to sponsor this job role.

The Estates & Facilities Department is responsible for delivering high quality and cost effective services across Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking to appoint a number of enthusiastic and highly motivated

Annual leave entitlement is 27 days plus bank holidays rising to 33 days after 10 years service (pro-rata to hours worked).

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Open, Compassionate and Empowering. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work

Important Notice: Recently the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 (the Regulations) which amended on 22 July 2021 and come into force on 11 November 2021 that anyone directly employed to work in a Care Home or who are required as part of their role to be deployed to a CQC registered care home are required to have had both their COVID vaccinations, unless they are exempt. This is therefore a requirement of this role and will form part of our pre-employment checks

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

364-B-515

Job locations

Saffron Walden Community Hospital

Radwinter Road

Saffron Walden

CB11 3HY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESDomestic Service including Rapid Response (CAT)To ensure that the ward(s) / areas you are assigned to are cleaned in accordance with the

Work Schedule for those ward(s) / areas.This will include vacuuming floors; sweeping, scrubbing and mopping floors; high and low dusting; wiping over and polishing (where applicable) both vertical and horizontal surfaces, mirrors, chairs*, bed frames*, bins, sani-bins; cleaning toilets, sinks, baths and showers; cleaning cookers, regeneration ovens, fridges, holding fridges, microwaves and others items in the kitchens; defrosting fridges on a regular basis; restocking consumables such as toilet tissue, handtowels, soap; descaling taps; and bins and replacing bin liners.(* Providing they have not been soiled with body fluids)To work with your supervisor and other interested parties when the work schedule for the area you are assigned to is reviewed. This is to ensure that the Work Schedule for that area is manageable and appropriate.To ensure that you inform your supervisor if there are any problems for example, with floor coverings, surfaces etc which will have a detrimental effect on your ability to clean those areas properly.To ensure that whilst you carry out your duties you only use the correct colour coded mops, cloths, buckets etc that have assigned to those areas and that these items are properly cleaned and stored or disposed of at the ends of your shift. You are doing this to prevent cross infection in the area you are working in.To ensure that all the cleaning materials and disposables you use (ie floor cleaner, handtowels) are used economically. It will be your responsibility to report to your supervisor if you find the quality of the products you are using deteriorates in any way, or if substitute products are delivered to your ward. You must ensure that only chemicals provided by the Trust area used and that these are used appropriately and in the way you were trained to use them.To use any machinery /equipment (ie vacuum cleaners, dishwashers, regeneration ovens) in such a way that you will not either endanger yourself or any other person in the area in which you are working. This will include: reporting any faults or broken equipment to your supervisor as soon as possible keeping equipment clean and/or cleaning items after you have used them changing vacuum cleaner bags on a regular basis only using equipment for the task it is intended for remembering to use safety signs and circuit breakers when appropriate.To be responsible for ensuring that all the equipment and cleaning materials you use are stored securely and safely in the area in which you are working. You must report to your supervisor if you find that the security of these items is threatened in any way, or if you find your storeroom unlocked when you commence your shift.To ensure that general or domestic waste, recyclables and clinical waste are disposed of in the correct manner and to bring to your supervisors attention any incidences where waste is not being segregated, stored or disposed of correctly. Food ServicesTo assist (where applicable) with the regeneration process of cook chill meals by taking and recording the temperature of the cook chill food prior to placing it into the regeneration oven and commencing the cook cycle. To prepare soup, gravy and custard for the patient meal service. (Note you will be responsible for the whole regeneration process, which will include ensuring temperatures are recorded at the end of the regeneration cycle and for plating food in order that it can be served to patients by clinical staff at Thurrock, Rochford and all sites in the North of the Trust.)To ensure the oven gloves and cloths are used and laundered on a regular basis.To be responsible (if applicable) for serving and clearing away the meals served to patients on the ward / area you are working in.To be responsible for the cleaning of crockery and cutlery that is used for the serving of patients meals.

Laundry Service

(This section is relevant to specific areas i.e. Mountnessing Court and Fountains Court, Landermere Centre, Henneage Ward and Kingswood Centre).To ensure that all items of patients clothing, duvet covers, duvets and curtains requiring laundering are washed, dried and finished in the correct and most appropriate way for those items.To ensure that any garment, once it has been washed and dried that has not reached the required standard is either re-processed or ironed so that it is returned to its owner in an acceptable condition. To ensure patients personal items are labeled.To ensure that dirty and soiled items are kept separate from clean items to minimize the risk of cross infection.To ensure that all items, once they have been through the complete laundering process are placed in the agreed area.To ensure you keep the Laundry clean and tidy. This will include completing the cleaning checklist to evidence that all tasks have been completed to a satisfactory standard.To ensure that you and your colleagues work together to keep the machinery (i.e. washingmachines and tumble driers) in the laundry clean and that faulty machinery is reported to the Supervisor so that it may be dealt with as soon as possible.

PorteringTo carry out various routine tasks that include the delivery of pharmacy boxes and medical records (where appropriate) clean linen, bread, milk, general stores and goods received, meal trolleys and the collection of dirty linen, waste etc. Where appropriate to obtain a signature from an appropriate member of staff for these items. These duties include the Compassionate Empowering Open watering of plants in public areas and assisting with keeping public areas tidy over weekends and Bank Holidays.To sort, deliver and collect mail (where applicable) as instructed.Frank post for collection by royal mail (West Essex)To carry out ad-hoc tasks as and when required for example transporting patients (accompanied by nursing staff Basildon MHU only), medical gasses, specimen and bloods, furniture removal, setting up meeting rooms.Ensure medical gas supplies are maintained and monitored for in patient wards at St Margarets and Saffron Walden Community Hospitals.To decant and deliver liquid nitrogen to the relevant department OPD (West Essex), reporting defects and cryogenic liquid levels for replenishment.To safely operate the electro-hydraulic waste compactor (with appropriate training).Attend Community site buildings using Trust vehicle for ad-hoc work including collections and deliveriesTo assist with the unloading and loading of vehicles are required.To ensure the site, including the car park is kept clear of litter and rubbish and external waste bins are emptied and kept clean.To assist when required with vehicular access to site i.e. fire brigade in an emergency andmvisitors requiring assistance.To attend fire calls as per the Trusts procedure and where required provide assistance to the fire brigade to ender the site and guide them to the designated fire panel and key box.To undertake gritting and snow clearance around the site in times of severe weather.To keep waste compound and storage areas and all equipment used for the service cleanand tidy.

Job description Job responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIESDomestic Service including Rapid Response (CAT)To ensure that the ward(s) / areas you are assigned to are cleaned in accordance with the Work Schedule for those ward(s) / areas.This will include vacuuming floors; sweeping, scrubbing and mopping floors; high and low dusting; wiping over and polishing (where applicable) both vertical and horizontal surfaces, mirrors, chairs*, bed frames*, bins, sani-bins; cleaning toilets, sinks, baths and showers; cleaning cookers, regeneration ovens, fridges, holding fridges, microwaves and others items in the kitchens; defrosting fridges on a regular basis; restocking consumables such as toilet tissue, handtowels, soap; descaling taps; and bins and replacing bin liners.(* Providing they have not been soiled with body fluids)To work with your supervisor and other interested parties when the work schedule for the area you are assigned to is reviewed. This is to ensure that the Work Schedule for that area is manageable and appropriate.To ensure that you inform your supervisor if there are any problems for example, with floor coverings, surfaces etc which will have a detrimental effect on your ability to clean those areas properly.To ensure that whilst you carry out your duties you only use the correct colour coded mops, cloths, buckets etc that have assigned to those areas and that these items are properly cleaned and stored or disposed of at the ends of your shift. You are doing this to prevent cross infection in the area you are working in.To ensure that all the cleaning materials and disposables you use (ie floor cleaner, handtowels) are used economically. It will be your responsibility to report to your supervisor if you find the quality of the products you are using deteriorates in any way, or if substitute products are delivered to your ward. You must ensure that only chemicals provided by the Trust area used and that these are used appropriately and in the way you were trained to use them.To use any machinery /equipment (ie vacuum cleaners, dishwashers, regeneration ovens) in such a way that you will not either endanger yourself or any other person in the area in which you are working. This will include: reporting any faults or broken equipment to your supervisor as soon as possible keeping equipment clean and/or cleaning items after you have used them changing vacuum cleaner bags on a regular basis only using equipment for the task it is intended for remembering to use safety signs and circuit breakers when appropriate.To be responsible for ensuring that all the equipment and cleaning materials you use are stored securely and safely in the area in which you are working. You must report to your supervisor if you find that the security of these items is threatened in any way, or if you find your storeroom unlocked when you commence your shift.To ensure that general or domestic waste, recyclables and clinical waste are disposed of in the correct manner and to bring to your supervisors attention any incidences where waste is not being segregated, stored or disposed of correctly. Food ServicesTo assist (where applicable) with the regeneration process of cook chill meals by taking and recording the temperature of the cook chill food prior to placing it into the regeneration oven and commencing the cook cycle. To prepare soup, gravy and custard for the patient meal service. (Note you will be responsible for the whole regeneration process, which will include ensuring temperatures are recorded at the end of the regeneration cycle and for plating food in order that it can be served to patients by clinical staff at Thurrock, Rochford and all sites in the North of the Trust.)To ensure the oven gloves and cloths are used and laundered on a regular basis.To be responsible (if applicable) for serving and clearing away the meals served to patients on the ward / area you are working in.To be responsible for the cleaning of crockery and cutlery that is used for the serving of patients meals. Laundry Service (This section is relevant to specific areas i.e. Mountnessing Court and Fountains Court, Landermere Centre, Henneage Ward and Kingswood Centre).To ensure that all items of patients clothing, duvet covers, duvets and curtains requiring laundering are washed, dried and finished in the correct and most appropriate way for those items.To ensure that any garment, once it has been washed and dried that has not reached the required standard is either re-processed or ironed so that it is returned to its owner in an acceptable condition. To ensure patients personal items are labeled.To ensure that dirty and soiled items are kept separate from clean items to minimize the risk of cross infection.To ensure that all items, once they have been through the complete laundering process are placed in the agreed area.To ensure you keep the Laundry clean and tidy. This will include completing the cleaning checklist to evidence that all tasks have been completed to a satisfactory standard.To ensure that you and your colleagues work together to keep the machinery (i.e. washingmachines and tumble driers) in the laundry clean and that faulty machinery is reported to the Supervisor so that it may be dealt with as soon as possible. PorteringTo carry out various routine tasks that include the delivery of pharmacy boxes and medical records (where appropriate) clean linen, bread, milk, general stores and goods received, meal trolleys and the collection of dirty linen, waste etc. Where appropriate to obtain a signature from an appropriate member of staff for these items. These duties include the Compassionate Empowering Open watering of plants in public areas and assisting with keeping public areas tidy over weekends and Bank Holidays.To sort, deliver and collect mail (where applicable) as instructed.Frank post for collection by royal mail (West Essex)To carry out ad-hoc tasks as and when required for example transporting patients (accompanied by nursing staff Basildon MHU only), medical gasses, specimen and bloods, furniture removal, setting up meeting rooms.Ensure medical gas supplies are maintained and monitored for in patient wards at St Margarets and Saffron Walden Community Hospitals.To decant and deliver liquid nitrogen to the relevant department OPD (West Essex), reporting defects and cryogenic liquid levels for replenishment.To safely operate the electro-hydraulic waste compactor (with appropriate training).Attend Community site buildings using Trust vehicle for ad-hoc work including collections and deliveriesTo assist with the unloading and loading of vehicles are required.To ensure the site, including the car park is kept clear of litter and rubbish and external waste bins are emptied and kept clean.To assist when required with vehicular access to site i.e. fire brigade in an emergency andmvisitors requiring assistance.To attend fire calls as per the Trusts procedure and where required provide assistance to the fire brigade to ender the site and guide them to the designated fire panel and key box.To undertake gritting and snow clearance around the site in times of severe weather.To keep waste compound and storage areas and all equipment used for the service cleanand tidy.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• understanding of cleanliness and good hygeine practices

Skills/experience

Essential

• Similar previous experience

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential understanding of cleanliness and good hygeine practices Skills/experience Essential Similar previous experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Saffron Walden Community Hospital

Radwinter Road

Saffron Walden

CB11 3HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Saffron Walden Community Hospital

Radwinter Road

Saffron Walden

CB11 3HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

**Internal Applicants Only**

This post is being offered as a Band 4 to 5 progression or Band 5 depending upon the candidates experience.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated registered or soon to be registered Pharmacy Technician to join our forward thinking team working within our clinical services team.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing patient flow across our hospital; completing drug histories, counselling patients and actively managing discharges utilising our near-patient dispensing facilities.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work with the speciality pharmacists and all members of the MDT to co-ordinate all aspects of the patient's medicines related journey, communicating effectively to ensure a safe, seamless and integrated transfer of care for our patients.

This role will be integral in providing the best care for our patients through service review and quality improvement work.

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trustdoes notoffer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our 21 bedded elderly Rehabilitation unit and palliative care on Avocet Ward

We are looking for a Band 6 Deputy Ward manager to join our team. You will assist in leading our dedicated team in the provision of expert patient care and rehabilitation, so if you are looking for a challenge, this could be the post for you.

ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD HAVE A FULL NMC REGISTRATION

As a registered nurse assist in the provision of active rehabilitation, within this 21 bedded inpatient environment.

The role with incorporate the assessing of needs, developing and implementing programmes of care and evaluating this input to support the facilitation of appropriate discharge back to community.

The post will support the ward manager in ensuring effective and efficient day to day running of the ward ensuring safety at all times.

The post holder is responsible for providing all aspects of patient care through the assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The post holder will assist and is expected to supervise all junior staff and be able to teach qualified and unqualified staff.

Main duties of the job

Clinical/Professional Duties

• Develop the assessment, development, implementation and delivery of agreed standard of nursing care.
• Assist the ward manager to ensure all staff are aware of prevention and control of infection.
• Ensure agreed standard of ward cleanliness by reporting any concerns to the ward manager.

Patient/Client Care

• Work collaboratively with patients' families, MTD and social care to ensure patients receive timely and safe discharge.
• Act as an advocate for patients and protect their rights and dignity.
• Discharge patients following the Trust's Discharge Policy.
• Provide basic, intermediate and advanced patient care.

About us

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

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

Benefits

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

Work that wraps around your needs

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

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated and compassionate clinician to join our Community Matron Service at CSH Surrey, based at Thames Medical Hub Walton Hospital

As a Community Matron, you will play a key role in providing proactive, personalised care to people living with frailty, complex health needs and long-term conditions. Working within our community services, you will support patients to remain as well and independent as possible in their own homes, helping to prevent avoidable hospital admissions and supporting safe and timely discharge from hospital.

We are looking for an experienced clinician who enjoys working autonomously while also being an integral part of a wider multidisciplinary team. You will need excellent clinical assessment, decision-making and communication skills, together with a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive community service where you can use your clinical expertise to make a real difference to patients, their families and carers.

Please note that Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must possess valid UK right-to-work documentation.

Interviews will be held between 2nd to 6th November 2026.

Main duties of the job

As a Community Matron, you will provide proactive clinical assessment, care planning and case management for patients with complex health needs, frailty and/or multiple long-term conditions

Your main responsibilities will include:Undertaking comprehensive, holistic clinical assessments and identifying patients' individual health and care needs.

• Proactively managing a caseload of patients with complex needs and coordinating their care.
• Developing personalised management and care plans in partnership with patients, families and carers.
• Identifying deterioration or changes in a patient's condition and supporting timely intervention to reduce the risk of avoidable hospital admission.
• Supporting patients following discharge from hospital and working with colleagues to promote safe, coordinated care within the community.
• Working collaboratively with GPs, community services, acute services, social care and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Supporting patients and carers to understand and manage long-term conditions, promoting independence, self-management and informed decision-making.
• Making appropriate referrals and coordinating input from other health, social care and voluntary sector services according to individual patient needs.
• Providing clinical leadership, advice and support to colleagues and contributing to the ongoing development of high-quality community services.

About us

CSH Surrey are part of the NHS and are Surrey's longest established NHS community services provider, so our employees get NHS pay and pensions, and also receive the Fringe High-Cost Allowance of 5%.

Our staff enjoy excellent training and development opportunities, including the care certificate, apprenticeships, numeracy and literacy courses, access to the Nursing Associate programme, and a wide variety of management and leadership courses and programmes.

We CARE about our staff though through our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Our active employee council called The Voice, elect employee representatives to ensure colleagues' voices are heard at Board level. CSH is a diverse organisation, if you are a passionate, person-focused individual then apply to join CSH Surrey today!

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who meet the essential criteria of the job you are applying for and if you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact the named individual for this advert, or our recruitment team.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,657 to £58,785 a year inclusive of the 5% HCAS per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

B9074-26-0072

Job locations

4th Floor, Dukes Court

Dukes Street

Woking

Surrey

GU21 5BH

United Kingdom

Walton Community Hospital

Rodney Road

WALTON-ON-THAMES

Surrey

KT12 3LD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

The Frailty Hub Matron will deliver expert clinical care, support and advice to people living with frailty, complex health needs and long-term conditions.

The post holder will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, working closely with GPs, community nursing, social care, mental health services, medicines management and the voluntary sector.

The post holder will lead and facilitate a patient-focused, coordinated case-management approach for people who are vulnerable or at high risk of an unnecessary hospital admission, enabling them to maintain their health, wellbeing and independence wherever possible.

Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesAdvanced clinical assessment and case management

• Identify people at increased risk of deterioration, decline in health or wellbeing, or unnecessary hospital admission.
• Undertake comprehensive and holistic assessments, considering physical, psychological and social needs as well as the needs of carers.
• Develop individualised, patient-centred care plans in partnership with patients and those supporting them.
• Use advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills to recognise changes in condition and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Interpret clinical information and assessment findings to inform decisions about treatment, care and onward referral.
• Maintain responsibility for the proactive management and coordination of an identified caseload.
• Promote early recognition of exacerbation or deterioration and timely intervention to improve patient outcomes and reduce avoidable hospital admission.

Frailty and proactive care

• Provide specialist assessment and management for people living with frailty, multiple long-term conditions and complex health and social care needs.
• Promote independence, enable self-management and support people to remain safely within their usual place of residence wherever clinically appropriate.
• Work proactively rather than waiting for an acute deterioration in the patient's condition.
• Provide patients and carers with information and education to support understanding and management of long-term conditions.
• Ensure personalised care planning reflects what matters to the individual, their goals and their changing clinical needs.

The wider CSH Surrey locality hub model describes a strong proactive offer aimed at coordinating preventative services and helping people maintain wellbeing and independence.

Admission avoidance and integrated working

• Identify opportunities for early intervention to prevent avoidable deterioration and hospital attendance or admission, and work alongside CSH Virtual Ward referring appropriate patients in for admission avoidance
• Coordinate care across organisational and professional boundaries.
• Work closely with primary care, community services, acute care, social care, mental health, voluntary organisations and other relevant services.
• Support safe and coordinated transitions of care between hospital and community settings.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary discussions and ensure patients receive coordinated, timely interventions.
• Act as an effective clinical link between services to support seamless care.

Clinical decision-making

• Work autonomously and exercise professional judgement when assessing and managing patients with complex needs.
• Recognise clinical deterioration and take appropriate action, including escalating or referring to other services where required.
• Review and evaluate care interventions, changing the management plan in response to the individual's condition or circumstances.
• Make appropriate onward referrals and coordinate specialist input according to individual need.
• Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical documentation.

Multidisciplinary team working

• Work collaboratively with the wider Frailty Hub multidisciplinary team.
• Build effective relationships with GPs, community nursing, therapy services, pharmacy, mental health, social care and voluntary-sector colleagues.
• Participate actively in MDT meetings and complex case discussions.
• Ensure effective communication between professionals, patients and carers.
• Promote a coordinated approach that reduces fragmentation and duplication of care.

Leadership and professional responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and act as a source of specialist advice within the Frailty Hub.
• Promote high standards of evidence-based, person-centred care.
• Support colleagues through clinical advice, supervision, coaching and shared learning.
• Contribute to service improvement and the continued development of integrated frailty services.
• Promote a positive culture of learning, professional development and multidisciplinary working.
• Maintain professional registration and practice within the appropriate professional code, organisational policies and scope of practice.

Key focus of the role

The Frailty Hub Matron will be expected to bring together advanced clinical practice, proactive frailty management and care coordination, with the overarching aim of:

identifying deterioration early coordinating timely interventions supporting independence preventing avoidable hospital attendance/admission providing joined-up care around the patient.

Job description Job responsibilities Job PurposeThe Frailty Hub Matron will deliver expert clinical care, support and advice to people living with frailty, complex health needs and long-term conditions.The post holder will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, working closely with GPs, community nursing, social care, mental health services, medicines management and the voluntary sector.The post holder will lead and facilitate a patient-focused, coordinated case-management approach for people who are vulnerable or at high risk of an unnecessary hospital admission, enabling them to maintain their health, wellbeing and independence wherever possible.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesAdvanced clinical assessment and case managementIdentify people at increased risk of deterioration, decline in health or wellbeing, or unnecessary hospital admission.Undertake comprehensive and holistic assessments, considering physical, psychological and social needs as well as the needs of carers.Develop individualised, patient-centred care plans in partnership with patients and those supporting them.Use advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills to recognise changes in condition and initiate appropriate interventions.Interpret clinical information and assessment findings to inform decisions about treatment, care and onward referral.Maintain responsibility for the proactive management and coordination of an identified caseload.Promote early recognition of exacerbation or deterioration and timely intervention to improve patient outcomes and reduce avoidable hospital admission.Frailty and proactive careProvide specialist assessment and management for people living with frailty, multiple long-term conditions and complex health and social care needs.Promote independence, enable self-management and support people to remain safely within their usual place of residence wherever clinically appropriate.Work proactively rather than waiting for an acute deterioration in the patient's condition.Provide patients and carers with information and education to support understanding and management of long-term conditions.Ensure personalised care planning reflects what matters to the individual, their goals and their changing clinical needs.The wider CSH Surrey locality hub model describes a strong proactive offer aimed at coordinating preventative services and helping people maintain wellbeing and independence.Admission avoidance and integrated workingIdentify opportunities for early intervention to prevent avoidable deterioration and hospital attendance or admission, and work alongside CSH Virtual Ward referring appropriate patients in for admission avoidanceCoordinate care across organisational and professional boundaries.Work closely with primary care, community services, acute care, social care, mental health, voluntary organisations and other relevant services.Support safe and coordinated transitions of care between hospital and community settings.Contribute to multidisciplinary discussions and ensure patients receive coordinated, timely interventions.Act as an effective clinical link between services to support seamless care.Clinical decision-makingWork autonomously and exercise professional judgement when assessing and managing patients with complex needs.Recognise clinical deterioration and take appropriate action, including escalating or referring to other services where required.Review and evaluate care interventions, changing the management plan in response to the individual's condition or circumstances.Make appropriate onward referrals and coordinate specialist input according to individual need.Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical documentation.Multidisciplinary team workingWork collaboratively with the wider Frailty Hub multidisciplinary team.Build effective relationships with GPs, community nursing, therapy services, pharmacy, mental health, social care and voluntary-sector colleagues.Participate actively in MDT meetings and complex case discussions.Ensure effective communication between professionals, patients and carers.Promote a coordinated approach that reduces fragmentation and duplication of care.Leadership and professional responsibilitiesProvide clinical leadership and act as a source of specialist advice within the Frailty Hub.Promote high standards of evidence-based, person-centred care.Support colleagues through clinical advice, supervision, coaching and shared learning.Contribute to service improvement and the continued development of integrated frailty services.Promote a positive culture of learning, professional development and multidisciplinary working.Maintain professional registration and practice within the appropriate professional code, organisational policies and scope of practice.Key focus of the roleThe Frailty Hub Matron will be expected to bring together advanced clinical practice, proactive frailty management and care coordination, with the overarching aim of:identifying deterioration early coordinating timely interventions supporting independence preventing avoidable hospital attendance/admission providing joined-up care around the patient.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st level registered nurse
• Qualification equivalent to level 7 / PGdip / Masters level
• NMP qualification or working towards
• Mentorship qualification
• Clinical Supervisor

Desirable

• Non medical prescribing

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration clinical experience, including experience caring for people with frailty, complex needs and/or multiple long-term conditions.
• Experience of undertaking holistic assessment and developing individualised, patient-centred care plans.
• Experience of managing patients at risk of deterioration or avoidable hospital admission.
• Experience of working autonomously and making clinical decisions within professional scope of practice.
• Experience of coordinating complex patient care across services.
• Experience of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working.
• Experience of supporting patients and carers to understand and manage long-term conditions.
• Experience of providing clinical leadership, advice and support to colleagues.
• The CSH role specifically identifies proactive management of patients at high risk of admission, holistic nursing assessment incorporating physical, psychological and social needs, and coordinated case management as key responsibilities.
• Knowledge and skills
• Strong knowledge and understanding of frailty and the management of complex long-term conditions.
• Excellent clinical assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to recognise deterioration and take appropriate action.
• Ability to prioritise and manage a complex caseload effectively.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and professionals across organisational boundaries.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with primary care, community services, social care, mental health and other partner organisations.
• Commitment to personalised care, promoting independence and supporting patients to remain safely within their usual place of residence wherever appropriate.
• Good organisational, prioritisation and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain clear, accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
• The existing CSH Frailty model involves multidisciplinary working across areas including GPs, community nursing, social care, mental health, medicines management and voluntary-sector services.
• Leadership and personal qualities
• Ability to provide clinical leadership and act as a positive role model.
• Ability to support, develop and share knowledge with colleagues.
• Able to work collaboratively and influence effective patient care across professional and organisational boundaries.
• Demonstrates a compassionate and person-centred approach.
• Adaptable and able to respond effectively to changing patient and service needs.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality care.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Ability to work across the required community/neighbourhood footprint.
• Able to work flexibly in accordance with service requirements.
• Enhanced DBS clearance as required for the post.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential 1st level registered nurse Qualification equivalent to level 7 / PGdip / Masters level NMP qualification or working towards Mentorship qualification Clinical Supervisor Desirable Non medical prescribing Experience Essential Significant post-registration clinical experience, including experience caring for people with frailty, complex needs and/or multiple long-term conditions. Experience of undertaking holistic assessment and developing individualised, patient-centred care plans. Experience of managing patients at risk of deterioration or avoidable hospital admission. Experience of working autonomously and making clinical decisions within professional scope of practice. Experience of coordinating complex patient care across services. Experience of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working. Experience of supporting patients and carers to understand and manage long-term conditions. Experience of providing clinical leadership, advice and support to colleagues. The CSH role specifically identifies proactive management of patients at high risk of admission, holistic nursing assessment incorporating physical, psychological and social needs, and coordinated case management as key responsibilities. Knowledge and skills Strong knowledge and understanding of frailty and the management of complex long-term conditions. Excellent clinical assessment and clinical decision-making skills. Ability to recognise deterioration and take appropriate action. Ability to prioritise and manage a complex caseload effectively. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to the wider multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and professionals across organisational boundaries. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with primary care, community services, social care, mental health and other partner organisations. Commitment to personalised care, promoting independence and supporting patients to remain safely within their usual place of residence wherever appropriate. Good organisational, prioritisation and time-management skills. Ability to maintain clear, accurate and contemporaneous clinical records. The existing CSH Frailty model involves multidisciplinary working across areas including GPs, community nursing, social care, mental health, medicines management and voluntary-sector services. Leadership and personal qualities Ability to provide clinical leadership and act as a positive role model. Ability to support, develop and share knowledge with colleagues. Able to work collaboratively and influence effective patient care across professional and organisational boundaries. Demonstrates a compassionate and person-centred approach. Adaptable and able to respond effectively to changing patient and service needs. Commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality care. Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Desirable Ability to work across the required community/neighbourhood footprint. Able to work flexibly in accordance with service requirements. Enhanced DBS clearance as required for the post.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

CSH Surrey

Address

4th Floor, Dukes Court

Dukes Street

Woking

Surrey

GU21 5BH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cshsurrey.co.uk/about-us/about-csh-surrey (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

CSH Surrey

Address

4th Floor, Dukes Court

Dukes Street

Woking

Surrey

GU21 5BH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cshsurrey.co.uk/about-us/about-csh-surrey (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The Gables Specialist Mental Health Team is a community mental health services that covers the areas of Braintree and Maldon in Essex. The team are responsible for the care and treatment for patients with a mental health condition and who present with risks that require a Multi-Disciplinary Team who require intervention and support.

Core functions of the team include:

Care Coordination

Outpatient Clinics

Clozapine and depot clinics

Physical health clinic

Duty

Occupational Therapy

Employment Support

Social Work tasks under the Care Act 2014

Main duties of the job

The Band 4 Associate Practitioner role is a mixture of clinical tasks, administrative tasks and other roles that support the functioning of the Specialist Mental Health Team, including but not limited to:

Leading and running the physical health clinics

Providing support to the clozapine and depot clinics where required

Supporting the teams duty service on a rota

Organising and following up on clinical outcomes following assessments

Provide healthy lifestyle advice, and health promotion advice

Assisting senior clinicians in the assessment and management of risk or to carry out care planned interventions

Identify possible safeguarding concerns and take appropriate action through escalation of concerns

About us

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

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, well-organised and hard-working individual to provide full secretarial and administration support for our practice and to update and maintain information on our patient records and systems.

To provide a professional and effective secretarial service to our practice population to ensure complete satisfaction with patients practice experience

Main duties of the job

A private secretary position will involve:

• communicating with both patients and GPs who require private forms / letters completed. Such as PIP claims, Private letters and private medical forms etc.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Scanning letters.
• Communicating with outside agencies.

Click on the Job description for full details.

About us

We are a busy practice of over 18,000 patients. With a wide range of multidisciplinary staff which include; GPs, nurses, first contact physio, pharmacist, health care assistants who are supported by our wonderful reception and admin team.

Job summary

Deputy Ward Manager

A bit about us

We are St Andrews a mental health charity with a clear purpose: to inspire hope for people living with complex mental health needs. Our Birmingham site is on an ambitious improvement journey.

St Andrews Birmingham is a 125 bedded adult mental healthcare facility comprises of eight units that cover medium and low security for both Men and Women. Located in Stirchley, a vibrant area in South Birmingham, easily accessible by road networks and public transport

We provide safe, effective, patient-centred care in line with national standards set by the Quality Network for Forensic Mental Health Services, essential standards from the CQC, and best practice guidance relevant to secure care from the National Institute of Health and Social Care Excellence (NICE).

We ensure our patients consistently get the best possible outcomes, and local teams gain more control and responsibility. At St Andrews you can enjoy a special sense of pride and belonging by helping transform the lives of patients, while shaping the future you want for yourself.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a confident, passionate individual who wants to make a difference to the lives of the individuals we support.

If you would like to be part of working with an innovative and dynamic team and add to our supportive work environment, then this is the place for you! This will be a personally and professionally rewarding role.

Main duties of the job

You will need to:

• Co-ordinate the multi-disciplinary team/s to ensure all clinical services provided to the ward function effectively and efficiently to meet individual patient needs.
• Collaboratively contributing towards providing visible and strong clinical leadership that sets the appropriate culture for effective team working
• Responsible for line managing and developing designated nursing staff in order to maintain high standards and lead clinical care, resulting in high levels of engagement.
• Lead by example; acting with honesty, respect, commitment and consistency
• Supporting the Ward Manager in motivating, assessing, training, developing, appraising and retaining appropriate staff enabling them to have the skills, expertise and discretion to function effectively in their roles, and to deliver high-quality care.
• Ensure that patients receive quality care in a safe and least restrictive manner by monitoring and ensuring adherence to least restrictive practice.
• Ensures the clinical environment is clean and safe for all and is fit-for-purpose for delivering quality care.
• Implements evidence-based standards of clinical care that are safe, person-centred and effective. Ensure that charity standards, policy, procedures and protocols are adhered to Be professionally responsible for compliance with quality standards.
• To ensure ward staff are engaged in continuous quality improvement that supports the ongoing delivery of effective clinical services

About us

St Andrews is a charity specialising in complex mental health. Its mission is to help people with complex mental health needs transform their lives.

With its history dating back nearly two centuries, St Andrews today is undergoing significant change to deliver on its mission for years to come.

St Andrews has hospitals in Birmingham and Essex, with its base in Northampton. It delivers inpatient and outpatient services, as well as dedicated care services for adults.

Job summary

1 x 37.5 hours permanent and 1 x 37.5 hours Fixed term 12 months

Applications are invited from competent, able practitioners who wish to provide dynamic support to the theatre Trauma and Orthopaedic team.

The operating department includes 16 in-patient theatres within the Division plus the Surgical Day Unit (3 GA theatres and Paediatric Day facility.

Trauma and Orthopaedic Scrub experience essential.

Out of hours and oncall cover required.

Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.

Main duties of the job

The theatres provide an operating service to the following clinical specialities: General Surgery, Gynaecology, Urology, Obstetrics, Plastic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Maxilo-facial, Robotic Surgery, Neurosurgery, ENT and IVF.

There is also provision for 2 x dedicated emergency theatres and 2 x dedicated Trauma theatres within the complex.The division is committed to staff development and offers an excellent competency based training package. Good communication and organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team are essential to this post.

Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Job summary

The role of Discharge to Assess OT is pivotal in supporting safe and timely hospital discharges by enabling individuals to regain or maintain independence in their own homes.

The post holder will work closely with the Hospital Social Work Team and the Reablement and Independence Service, delivering strength-based, person-centred interventions that promote recovery and reduce reliance on long-term care. The role involves assessing, implementing, evaluating, and reviewing care plans for service users and carers, with a focus on achieving the best possible outcomes.

Main duties of the job

Main Accountabilities

Conduct holistic assessments to identify the needs of service users and carers within their home environments, ensuring recommendations are appropriate and within available resources.

Actively involve carers in the assessment and planning process, considering their needs alongside those of the service user to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Independently manage a specialist clinical caseload, maintaining accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with professional standards.

Ensure all interventions and recommendations are informed by current manual handling guidance and best practice.

Set SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals to guide effective treatment, support timely progression through the service, and facilitate appropriate discharge planning, including inreach work.

Promote the use of Assistive Technology and digital tools such as AskSARA to enhance independence and reduce reliance on formal care services, embedding a strengths-based approach.

Work collaboratively with colleagues across health and social care, including the Hospital Social Work Team and the Reablement and Independence Service, to ensure coordinated care.

About us

As part of Slough Borough Council, you will join an organisation focused on improving outcomes for residents, communities and the local environment. Our Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities works collaboratively with residents, carers, families, colleagues and partner organisations to provide high-quality, person-centred support. The team is committed to strengths-based practice, professional curiosity and making a positive difference in peoples lives.

You will be part of a friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment where colleagues share knowledge, work together and take pride in delivering services that matter. We value a strong work ethic built on compassion, accountability, innovation and respect. Staff are encouraged to contribute ideas, learn from one another and play an active role in helping the Council move forward together.

Working with us offers the opportunity to develop your career while being supported to balance work and personal commitments. Alongside a competitive salary, employees benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements, annual leave entitlement, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, wellbeing initiatives, employee networks and opportunities to contribute to meaningful change for the people of Slough.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£43,253 to £48,795 a year Inclusive of LWA of £1,130 plus 14% Shift enhancement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

AA1671070SloDTAOT

Job locations

Observatory House, 25 Windsor Rd,

Slough

Berkshire

SL1 2EL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Directorate: Adult
• Pay Level: 7, £41,873 - £47, 238 (fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance)plus (14% Shift enhancement)
• Contract Type:Permanent
• Working Hours:Rota working across 7 days a week including weekends, bank holidays and out of hours as required. Rotas are subject to change based on the needs of the service.
• Location:Observatory House/ Slough Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office).The role includes working from people’s homes in the community and visiting hospitals or care home setting if required as part of the discharge planning process.
• DBS requirement: Enhanced
• Number of Hires: 2

The closing date for applications is midnight on Friday 18th September 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing 28th September 2026.

What you’ll be doing:

We are hiring 2 professionals to join our dynamic Discharge to Assess (D2A) team, where you'll work closely with the Hospital Social Work Team and the Reablement and Independence Service to support individuals transitioning from hospital to home. This role focuses on enabling service users to regain or maintain independence through strength-based assessments and interventions, ensuring safe and timely discharges.

You’ll collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams (MDT) of health and social care professionals in a fast-paced, supportive environment that values your clinical expertise, innovative ideas, and continuous professional development.

As a D2A Occupational Therapist, you’ll contribute to streamlining discharge pathways, reducing delays, and promoting single-handed, proportionate care planning. You’ll also support residents in care placements through in-reach work, ensuring continuity and quality of care.

We offer:

• Regular clinical supervision and training
• Opportunities to supervise OT Assistants
• Career development and CPD platforms
• A culture of collaboration, peer support, and specialism development

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a buzzing, forward-thinking service leading therapy-led projects and initiatives. If you're passionate about making a real impact, supporting independence, and helping people live healthier lives for longer, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Council:

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and environment. Every employee contributes to services for local people, directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and want residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous and healthy lives.

What we offer:

We offer a supportive place to grow your career, where your input is valued and heard. You will join a friendly, collaborative environment where ambition and innovation are encouraged.

We support flexible and hybrid working to help colleagues achieve a positive work-life balance. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, recruit on merit and value a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1 April, subject to six months’ service and satisfactory performance, until the maximum spinal column point is reached.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

• 26 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days after 2 years and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee networks that help us celebrate and promote equality.
• Tax-free childcare and childcare services
• Season ticket loan to help with rail or bus travel to and from work.

Accessibility and Support:

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. If you need support during the application process or reasonable adjustments for interview, please contact our Recruitment Team: [email protected].

Information shared will be treated confidentially and used only to provide appropriate support throughout recruitment and beyond.

Our staff networks represent diverse colleague groups and help make the Council a place where people feel included and can thrive.

Follow the link HERE to learn more.

Right to Work and Checks:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact [email protected] before applying.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

How we recruit at Slough Borough Council

Our 8 Core Skills

At Slough Borough Council, we are moving Forward Together. Our core skills reflect what we value and will form part of your interview.

Click here to find out more - How we recruit | Slough Borough Council

How to Apply:

Please click on the Apply button below to submit your application.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Join Slough Borough Council and help accelerate our transformation and growth.

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early should we receive a number of suitable applications.

Join Slough Borough Council – Move Forward Together!

Job description Job responsibilities Directorate: Adult Pay Level: 7, £41,873 - £47, 238 (fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance)plus (14% Shift enhancement) Contract Type:Permanent Working Hours:Rota working across 7 days a week including weekends, bank holidays and out of hours as required. Rotas are subject to change based on the needs of the service. Location:Observatory House/ Slough Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office).The role includes working from people’s homes in the community and visiting hospitals or care home setting if required as part of the discharge planning process. DBS requirement: Enhanced Number of Hires: 2 The closing date for applications is midnight on Friday 18th September 2026 Interviews will be held week commencing 28th September 2026. What you’ll be doing: We are hiring 2 professionals to join our dynamic Discharge to Assess (D2A) team, where you'll work closely with the Hospital Social Work Team and the Reablement and Independence Service to support individuals transitioning from hospital to home. This role focuses on enabling service users to regain or maintain independence through strength-based assessments and interventions, ensuring safe and timely discharges. You’ll collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams (MDT) of health and social care professionals in a fast-paced, supportive environment that values your clinical expertise, innovative ideas, and continuous professional development. As a D2A Occupational Therapist, you’ll contribute to streamlining discharge pathways, reducing delays, and promoting single-handed, proportionate care planning. You’ll also support residents in care placements through in-reach work, ensuring continuity and quality of care. We offer: Regular clinical supervision and training Opportunities to supervise OT Assistants Career development and CPD platforms A culture of collaboration, peer support, and specialism development This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a buzzing, forward-thinking service leading therapy-led projects and initiatives. If you're passionate about making a real impact, supporting independence, and helping people live healthier lives for longer, we’d love to hear from you. Our Council: Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and environment. Every employee contributes to services for local people, directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and want residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous and healthy lives. What we offer: We offer a supportive place to grow your career, where your input is valued and heard. You will join a friendly, collaborative environment where ambition and innovation are encouraged. We support flexible and hybrid working to help colleagues achieve a positive work-life balance. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, recruit on merit and value a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1 April, subject to six months’ service and satisfactory performance, until the maximum spinal column point is reached. Alongside a competitive salary, we provide: 26 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days after 2 years and 33 days after 5 years’ service. The Local Government Pension Scheme Wellbeing initiatives and employee networks that help us celebrate and promote equality. Tax-free childcare and childcare services Season ticket loan to help with rail or bus travel to and from work. Accessibility and Support: Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. If you need support during the application process or reasonable adjustments for interview, please contact our Recruitment Team: [email protected]. Information shared will be treated confidentially and used only to provide appropriate support throughout recruitment and beyond. Our staff networks represent diverse colleague groups and help make the Council a place where people feel included and can thrive. Follow the link HERE to learn more. Right to Work and Checks: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact [email protected] before applying. We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. How we recruit at Slough Borough Council Our 8 Core Skills At Slough Borough Council, we are moving Forward Together. Our core skills reflect what we value and will form part of your interview. Click here to find out more - How we recruit | Slough Borough Council How to Apply: Please click on the Apply button below to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you! Join Slough Borough Council and help accelerate our transformation and growth. The Council reserves the right to close adverts early should we receive a number of suitable applications. Join Slough Borough Council – Move Forward Together!

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience demonstrating ability to assess and evaluate care in rehabilitation and long-term condition management.
• Experience of working with people of diverse cultural and religious communities
• Experience of diffusing conflict and complaints.
• Experience of case-management in clients with long-term conditions.
• Experience of contributing to service/quality improvement.
• Experience of working within a community or acute therapy team.
• Moving and Handling case work experience.

Desirable

• N/A

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Proven ability in implementing Clinical Governance.
• Problem solving/decision making skills based on client needs and goals.
• Excellent assessment and recording skills
• Demonstrates positive attitudes and behaviours, taking a strength based approach to assessments.
• Willingness to take responsibility and use initiative, according to level of experience and delegations
• Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties and in difficult situations.
• To be proficient in the use of ICT systems and packages
• Self motivated with the ability to work independently and influence others.
• Excellent time management skills, including the ability to work to deadlines.
• The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and concentrate in conditions requiring emotional demands.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritising and organising own work and caseload, including delegation.
• Physically capable of carrying, transporting and fitting equipment in peoples homes, within manual handling constraints and guidelines

Desirable

• N/A

Knowledge and understanding

Essential

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, national guidelines and best-practice for a range of conditions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of appropriate and available Occupational Therapy assessments and approaches, including outcome measures and goal setting.
• General knowledge of safe installations and use of Assistive Technology, disability equipment and adaptations

Desirable

• N/A

Qualification

Essential

• Degree/Diploma/Msc in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC Registered.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Desirable

• Masters level qualification in specialist area.

Person Specification Experience Essential Recent experience demonstrating ability to assess and evaluate care in rehabilitation and long-term condition management. Experience of working with people of diverse cultural and religious communities Experience of diffusing conflict and complaints. Experience of case-management in clients with long-term conditions. Experience of contributing to service/quality improvement. Experience of working within a community or acute therapy team. Moving and Handling case work experience. Desirable N/A Skills and Abilities Essential Proven ability in implementing Clinical Governance. Problem solving/decision making skills based on client needs and goals. Excellent assessment and recording skills Demonstrates positive attitudes and behaviours, taking a strength based approach to assessments. Willingness to take responsibility and use initiative, according to level of experience and delegations Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties and in difficult situations. To be proficient in the use of ICT systems and packages Self motivated with the ability to work independently and influence others. Excellent time management skills, including the ability to work to deadlines. The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English. Ability to work in a fast paced environment and concentrate in conditions requiring emotional demands. Ability to work autonomously, prioritising and organising own work and caseload, including delegation. Physically capable of carrying, transporting and fitting equipment in peoples homes, within manual handling constraints and guidelines Desirable N/A Knowledge and understanding Essential Knowledge of relevant legislation, national guidelines and best-practice for a range of conditions. Comprehensive knowledge of appropriate and available Occupational Therapy assessments and approaches, including outcome measures and goal setting. General knowledge of safe installations and use of Assistive Technology, disability equipment and adaptations Desirable N/A Qualification Essential Degree/Diploma/Msc in Occupational Therapy. HCPC Registered. Commitment to ongoing professional development. Desirable Masters level qualification in specialist area.

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

Slough Borough Council

Address

Observatory House, 25 Windsor Rd,

Slough

Berkshire

SL1 2EL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.slough.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Slough Borough Council

Address

Observatory House, 25 Windsor Rd,

Slough

Berkshire

SL1 2EL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.slough.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

As part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, Evelina London is there for children, young people and women from London to South East England and provides specialist care for families around the UK and across the world.Every year, the number of children and young people Evelina London cares for, in our hospitals and throughout our local community, continues to grow. We support families from pre-conception, before birth, throughout childhood and into adult life.Right in the heart of vibrant London, we benefit from excellent transport links, we have staff working here from the local areas, spanning across London, and further afield into the home counties.We strive to recruit and retain staff who are motivated to develop and learn with us as we continually strive to ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe, and focused on women, children and their families.Here is a snippet of what our staff say about us, and working here:"I have learnt what it means to be an outstanding nurse and I would like to contribute further alongside passionate and competent nurses.""The coronavirus pandemic made me realise the sheer dedication of my colleagues and their selflessness to put their patients before themselves, showing the level of integrity they all maintain.""I see how supportive the team are and how important it is to provide the best quality care for our patients. Knowing there will always be a friendly face supports why I love working at Evelina London."

Main duties of the job

We are seeking to recruit an asthma clinical nurse specialist (CNS) who will be working within an integrated neighbourhood model supporting the delivery of a pilot to identify and manage children and young people (CYP) at high risk of asthma exacerbations.As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will act as a lead specialist within paediatric asthma across community and primary care settings, contributing to an integrated neighbourhood team (INT) approach. This includes working collaboratively with GP practices, paediatricians, pharmacists and wider partners to proactively identify, review and manage CYP through population health management and risk stratification approaches.You will be responsible for contributing to the ongoing development of clinical practice, research and standards of care within the service, including development of policies, protocols and guidelines and contribute to service developments in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues. Also ensures the safety and wellbeing of services users and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person-centred care principles.You will benefit from excellent support from the existing CNS team and Asthma consultants & we will offer you a comprehensive range of experience and development opportunities.If you feel you have the skills, enthusiasm and ambition to lead this fantastic team, we would love to hear from you.

About us

At Evelina, we are reminded every day of how important life is, and how important it is to look after the health and wellbeing of our staff as they balance of responsibilities in and out of work.We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and creating a sense of belonging and fun for all our teams caring for women, children and families; as we continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs, we recognise the huge benefit of our workforce being reflective of the diverse communities we serve.We are committed to supporting the professional development of staff, and have excellent training and educational offerings. Recognising that looking after babies, children and young people is incredibly rewarding, but can also bring challenge we offer amazing resources to help support our staff's emotional wellbeing and resilience.If you have what it takes to be an amazing Evelina Nurse, and have the appetite to join a forward thinking, positive environment, where aspiration and innovation are encouraged, we want you to join us.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£29.76 to £33.38 an hour per hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

196-Bank32

Job locations

Becket House

1 Lambeth Palace Road

London

SE1 7EU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification for full details. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Abigail Salmon at [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the job description and person specification for full details. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Abigail Salmon at [email protected]

Person Specification

Professional / Statutory Registration

Essential

• RN1 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality.

Desirable

• To have or working towards a Masters degree

Qualifications / Education

Essential

• BSC/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience.
• Your professional knowledge acquired at degree level will be supplemented by specialist training. Experience and short courses to Masters level equivalent.
• Post registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality or equivalent post qualification experience.
• Leadership course.
• Mentorship course.

Desirable

• Diploma in Asthma Care.
• Relevant community nursing qualification.

Previous experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the specialist area delivering effective patient focused care.
• Proven evidence of management / leadership skills and autonomous practice.
• Previous experience of student supervision and clinical education at undergraduate level.
• Experience of delivering patient advocacy.
• Experience of audit, research and evidence-based care.
• Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator.

Skills / Knowledge / Ability

Essential

• Advanced clinical, managerial and leadership skills is specialty.
• Evidence of teaching skills in particular teaching patients in how to manage their conditions and raise awareness of their condition.
• IT Skills

Person Specification Professional / Statutory Registration Essential RN1 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality. Desirable To have or working towards a Masters degree Qualifications / Education Essential BSC/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience. Your professional knowledge acquired at degree level will be supplemented by specialist training. Experience and short courses to Masters level equivalent. Post registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality or equivalent post qualification experience. Leadership course. Mentorship course. Desirable Diploma in Asthma Care. Relevant community nursing qualification. Previous experience Essential Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the specialist area delivering effective patient focused care. Proven evidence of management / leadership skills and autonomous practice. Previous experience of student supervision and clinical education at undergraduate level. Experience of delivering patient advocacy. Experience of audit, research and evidence-based care. Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator. Skills / Knowledge / Ability Essential Advanced clinical, managerial and leadership skills is specialty. Evidence of teaching skills in particular teaching patients in how to manage their conditions and raise awareness of their condition. IT Skills

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Becket House

1 Lambeth Palace Road

London

SE1 7EU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Becket House

1 Lambeth Palace Road

London

SE1 7EU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you ready to use your administration, organisational, communication and project support skills in a way that makes a positive impact on peoples lives? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity to become a member of our DIT Project Management Office team within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Reporting to the Head of DIT Project Management Office your role will be an integral part of Project Management and Governance, working collaboratively with key stakeholders and supporting delivery of a wide range of exciting digital projects across the Trust In return, we can offer you a varied, interesting, and challenging role working as part of a fantastic team and offering all the support you need to learn at pace and achieve your career ambitions.

Main duties of the job

Qualifications, Training & Development Evidence of at least 5 GCSEs A*-C (or equivalent), including English Language, Maths and Science, with a commitment to continued professional development. Strong attention to detail Provide example of working accurately with detailed information and minimising errors. Ability to work independently and manage workload Evidence of organising own work, prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines. Ability to maintain concentration and accuracy over sustained periods Evidence of roles or activities requiring prolonged focus and careful handling of information Ability to work effectively as part of a team Demonstrates collaborative working, supporting colleagues, team worker, reliable, positive attitude and sharing knowledge. Experience of working in a structured project environment Demonstrate knowledge of change management and project management methodologies Good IT skills Experience using standard Microsoft applications (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) or similar systems. Good Interpersonal and Communication Skills Able to communicate effectively at all levels both written and verbal with a professional attitude. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job summary

E-Rostering Co-Ordinator - Band 4

An exciting new opportunity to join the E-Rostering Team within the Trust, delivering daily, weekly and monthly activities to support all Workforce staff including Nursing and Medical workforce to utilise and maintain the electronic rosters.

Full training on the RL Datix Suite will be provided for the appointable candidates, however a working knowledge of rostering systems, rota management and shared in box / diary management would be preferable.

This part time post will be an integral part of the rostering team, providing day to day support and training for live rostered units and managers and will be based in an busy working office environment and from time to time may require some on-site meetings as appropriate.

Interacting closely with other HR teams, you will need to have a flexible approach to your work, as well as the ability to use your own initiative whilst working efficiently as part of the team.

Main duties of the job

To support the utilisation of e-Rostering across the organisation

To be the principle contact for the e-Rostering system, whether it be system support queries, internal requests for information or bespoke reporting, managing joiners and leavers or setting up new patterns on the system

To be a point of support to colleagues within the wider Rostering and Bank Teams

To monitor utilisation of the e-Rostering system to ensure best practice is being maintained and that the key stakeholders are aware of the support available from the Trust

To maintain and distribute support documentation and best practice guidance for the e-Rostering System

To recommend enhancements for the e-Rostering systems with the system provider and the Rostering Lead

To monitor effectiveness of the system and raise system support queries with the Supplier through to a state of resolve and escalating and concerns along the way

To monitor any system issues to ensure any downtime of the systems are escalated to the supplier at the earliest opportunity

To work collaboratively as required with the Rostering, Bank, Finance, HR and IT

To maintain user-guides and standard operating procedures and update the Intranet ensuring a consistent approach across the department and Trust wide

About us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT and the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Job summary

Barts Health NHS Trust is committed to delivering safe, compassionate and high-quality care to our patients across East London and beyond. We are proud to be a high-performing NHS Trust, renowned for excellence, innovation and our contribution to improving healthcare.

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Children's Research Nurse to join our Children's Research Team.

Our research programme takes a holistic approach to patient care and makes an important contribution to improving healthcare and outcomes for children and young people.

As a Children's Research Nurse, you will play a key role in the conduct, coordination and delivery of clinical research studies across The Royal London Hospital (RLH), Newham University Hospital (NUH) and Whipps Cross Hospital (WXH).

Working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT), investigators, sponsors, Research & Development (R&D) teams and clinical services, you will ensure that research studies are delivered safely, effectively and in accordance with:

• Study protocols and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Barts Health policies and procedures
• Local and national guidance
• Relevant legislation and regulatory requirements
• High standards of clinical care and patient experience

Main duties of the job

You will have responsibility for managing your own caseload of children and their carers participating in clinical research studies. This will include assessing and managing care pathways, recruiting and educating participants, monitoring children throughout their study participation, and ensuring accurate and timely collection and documentation of research data.

You will contribute to the successful delivery of studies on the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) portfolio, ensuring studies are completed reliably, efficiently and within agreed timelines.

The post holder will work under the leadership of the Senior Research Nurse and Children's Lead Research Nurse within the Royal London Hospital Children's Clinical Research Facility.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum inc

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-8328937GSS

Job locations

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a registered nurse who is enthusiastic, self-motivated, organised and committed to delivering high-quality clinical care and research.You will need: Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organisational and time-management skills Effective team-working and interpersonal skills The ability to work independently and use initiative Good computer and data-management skills A flexible approach to working across different clinical and research environments A commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care, safety and research practicePrevious clinical research experience is essential, and this role provides an excellent opportunity for a nurse wishing to further develop their knowledge and skills within childrens clinical research.

The role will require flexibility to work weekends, bank holidays and night shifts as required by the needs of the research service

For further information about the role, please contact:

Nicolene PlaatjiesEmail: [email protected]: 02035941551

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for a registered nurse who is enthusiastic, self-motivated, organised and committed to delivering high-quality clinical care and research.You will need: Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organisational and time-management skills Effective team-working and interpersonal skills The ability to work independently and use initiative Good computer and data-management skills A flexible approach to working across different clinical and research environments A commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care, safety and research practicePrevious clinical research experience is essential, and this role provides an excellent opportunity for a nurse wishing to further develop their knowledge and skills within childrens clinical research. The role will require flexibility to work weekends, bank holidays and night shifts as required by the needs of the research service For further information about the role, please contact: Nicolene PlaatjiesEmail: [email protected]: 02035941551 The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oRegistered Children's Nurse with current NMC registration
• oFirst-level degree in nursing or relevant subject
• oEvidence of continuing professional development relevant to children's nursing and/or clinical research
• oCurrent Good Clinical Practice (GCP) E6 (R3) training/certificate

Desirable

• oRelevant postgraduate qualification in clinical research, children's nursing or a related area
• oHealthcare management or leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

• oSubstantial post-registration experience as a Children's Nurse within an NHS or equivalent healthcare setting
• oExperience of working at Band 6 level or demonstrating equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
• oExperience of recruiting patients/participants to research studies, including clinical trials, within a healthcare setting.
• oExperience of coordinating and managing the care of children and young people
• oExperience of working autonomously and managing an individual caseload
• oExperience of working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• oExperience of coordinating a shift, clinical area or service and providing support to junior colleagues
• oExperience of identifying, managing and escalating clinical or operational risks
• oExperience of learning from incidents, complaints or feedback and contributing to improvements in practice

Desirable

• oExperience of working within a children's clinical research environment
• oExperience of working across multiple clinical specialties or hospital sites.
• oExperience of working with research sponsors, Principal Investigators, R&D departments or study coordinating centres
• oExperience of research monitoring, audit or regulatory inspections

Knowledge

Essential

• oSound understanding of current issues and developments in children's nursing.
• oUnderstanding of the principles and application of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• oUnderstanding of clinical research processes, including recruitment, informed consent/assent, data collection and participant safety
• oKnowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and young people and the processes for recognising and escalating safeguarding concerns.
• oUnderstanding of safeguarding vulnerable adults and the principles of Mental Capacity Act legislation, where applicable
• oUnderstanding of clinical governance, risk management and incident reporting
• oUnderstanding of confidentiality, information governance and data protection requirements
• oKnowledge of the professional responsibilities of a registered nurse and the NMC Code

Desirable

• oKnowledge of relevant research legislation, regulatory frameworks and the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research.
• oKnowledge of research governance and the roles and responsibilities of sponsors, Principal Investigators and research teams
• oKnowledge of leadership and management principles

Skills

Essential

• oSkilled in undertaking holistic clinical assessments of children and young people
• oAbility to identify clinical deterioration and take appropriate action, including escalation
• oAbility to safely undertake research-related clinical procedures within scope of practice.
• oCompetent in venepuncture and cannulation
• oAbility to engage with and recruit children, young people and their parents/carers into clinical research studies
• oAbility to facilitate informed consent and assent in an age- and developmentally appropriate manner.
• oAbility to collect, accurately document and manage clinical and research data
• oEffective decision-making, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• oAbility to work independently, use initiative and manage an individual caseload
• oAbility to prioritise and manage competing demands while meeting study and service deadlines

Desirable

• oCompetence in ECG recording
• oExperience of other research-specific clinical procedures relevant to the Children's Research portfolio.

Communication and Teamwork

Essential

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people of different ages and developmental stages and with their parents/carers
• Ability to communicate complex clinical and research information clearly and appropriately
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with clinical teams, research colleagues, Principal Investigators and external research partners
• Good listening and interpersonal skills
• Ability to provide support, guidance and appropriate leadership to colleagues

Desirable

• Experience of delivering presentations or teaching to healthcare professionals, patients or families.
• Experience of contributing to education or training within a clinical or research setting

Leadership and Organisation

Essential

• oGood organisational and time-management skills
• oAbility to coordinate multiple studies and competing priorities effectively
• oAbility to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines without compromising patient safety or data quality
• oAbility to demonstrate leadership and take responsibility for the delivery of delegated work.
• oAbility to identify barriers to recruitment and study delivery and contribute to solutions
• oAbility to support and contribute to service development and quality improvement

Desirable

• oFormal leadership or management experience
• oExperience of leading a service improvement or quality improvement project

IT and Data Management

Essential

• oGood general IT skills and confidence using electronic patient records and research databases
• oProficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• oAbility to accurately enter, retrieve and manage clinical and research data
• oUnderstanding of the importance of data accuracy, confidentiality and information governance

Desirable

• oExperience of using clinical research databases or electronic data capture systems
• oExperience of working with research-specific systems such as REDCap or equivalent platforms.

Other

Essential

• oCommitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• oFlexible approach to working across RLH, NUH, WXH and MEH according to service and study requirements
• oWillingness and ability to undertake out-of-hours working, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and night shifts, where required
• oPositive, enthusiastic and supportive approach to work
• oApproachable, friendly and professional manner
• oCommitment to providing high-quality, safe and compassionate care to children, young people and their families.
• oCommitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional standards at all times
• oAbility to travel between Trust sites as required by the role

Desirable

• oPrevious experience of working within a large or multi-site NHS Trust

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oRegistered Children's Nurse with current NMC registration oFirst-level degree in nursing or relevant subject oEvidence of continuing professional development relevant to children's nursing and/or clinical research oCurrent Good Clinical Practice (GCP) E6 (R3) training/certificate Desirable oRelevant postgraduate qualification in clinical research, children's nursing or a related area oHealthcare management or leadership qualification Experience Essential oSubstantial post-registration experience as a Children's Nurse within an NHS or equivalent healthcare setting oExperience of working at Band 6 level or demonstrating equivalent knowledge, skills and experience. oExperience of recruiting patients/participants to research studies, including clinical trials, within a healthcare setting. oExperience of coordinating and managing the care of children and young people oExperience of working autonomously and managing an individual caseload oExperience of working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team oExperience of coordinating a shift, clinical area or service and providing support to junior colleagues oExperience of identifying, managing and escalating clinical or operational risks oExperience of learning from incidents, complaints or feedback and contributing to improvements in practice Desirable oExperience of working within a children's clinical research environment oExperience of working across multiple clinical specialties or hospital sites. oExperience of working with research sponsors, Principal Investigators, R&D departments or study coordinating centres oExperience of research monitoring, audit or regulatory inspections Knowledge Essential oSound understanding of current issues and developments in children's nursing. oUnderstanding of the principles and application of Good Clinical Practice (GCP). oUnderstanding of clinical research processes, including recruitment, informed consent/assent, data collection and participant safety oKnowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and young people and the processes for recognising and escalating safeguarding concerns. oUnderstanding of safeguarding vulnerable adults and the principles of Mental Capacity Act legislation, where applicable oUnderstanding of clinical governance, risk management and incident reporting oUnderstanding of confidentiality, information governance and data protection requirements oKnowledge of the professional responsibilities of a registered nurse and the NMC Code Desirable oKnowledge of relevant research legislation, regulatory frameworks and the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research. oKnowledge of research governance and the roles and responsibilities of sponsors, Principal Investigators and research teams oKnowledge of leadership and management principles Skills Essential oSkilled in undertaking holistic clinical assessments of children and young people oAbility to identify clinical deterioration and take appropriate action, including escalation oAbility to safely undertake research-related clinical procedures within scope of practice. oCompetent in venepuncture and cannulation oAbility to engage with and recruit children, young people and their parents/carers into clinical research studies oAbility to facilitate informed consent and assent in an age- and developmentally appropriate manner. oAbility to collect, accurately document and manage clinical and research data oEffective decision-making, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. oAbility to work independently, use initiative and manage an individual caseload oAbility to prioritise and manage competing demands while meeting study and service deadlines Desirable oCompetence in ECG recording oExperience of other research-specific clinical procedures relevant to the Children's Research portfolio. Communication and Teamwork Essential Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people of different ages and developmental stages and with their parents/carers Ability to communicate complex clinical and research information clearly and appropriately Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with clinical teams, research colleagues, Principal Investigators and external research partners Good listening and interpersonal skills Ability to provide support, guidance and appropriate leadership to colleagues Desirable Experience of delivering presentations or teaching to healthcare professionals, patients or families. Experience of contributing to education or training within a clinical or research setting Leadership and Organisation Essential oGood organisational and time-management skills oAbility to coordinate multiple studies and competing priorities effectively oAbility to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines without compromising patient safety or data quality oAbility to demonstrate leadership and take responsibility for the delivery of delegated work. oAbility to identify barriers to recruitment and study delivery and contribute to solutions oAbility to support and contribute to service development and quality improvement Desirable oFormal leadership or management experience oExperience of leading a service improvement or quality improvement project IT and Data Management Essential oGood general IT skills and confidence using electronic patient records and research databases oProficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. oAbility to accurately enter, retrieve and manage clinical and research data oUnderstanding of the importance of data accuracy, confidentiality and information governance Desirable oExperience of using clinical research databases or electronic data capture systems oExperience of working with research-specific systems such as REDCap or equivalent platforms. Other Essential oCommitment to equality, diversity and inclusion oFlexible approach to working across RLH, NUH, WXH and MEH according to service and study requirements oWillingness and ability to undertake out-of-hours working, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and night shifts, where required oPositive, enthusiastic and supportive approach to work oApproachable, friendly and professional manner oCommitment to providing high-quality, safe and compassionate care to children, young people and their families. oCommitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional standards at all times oAbility to travel between Trust sites as required by the role Desirable oPrevious experience of working within a large or multi-site NHS Trust

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are recruiting for two Medical Secretary positions: one permanent full-time post and one 12-month fixed-term full-time post. Candidates can indicate whether they wish to be considered for the permanent position, the fixed-term position, or both.

The role provides an advanced secretarial service to the Consultants and medical teams. Accurately coordinating medical information to expedite the continuing care of the patients. The successful applicant will be looking after a number of consultants across different specialities.

'A Day in the Life of a DHC Medical Secretary' is also attached.

The interview will consist of situational (tell us about a time when) questions followed by a 30 minute audio typing test.If you require a reasonable adjustment under the Equality Act to participate in the interview process, please let us know when invited so that we can discuss your requirements.

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the appropriate right to work in the UK for the duration of the employment.

Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory Standard DBS check. Any information disclosed will be considered fairly and only where relevant to the requirements of the role.

We screen and shortlist suitable candidates as applications are received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and without notice if we fill the position; we encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate will have previous secretarial experience, ideally within a hospital or NHS role, with excellent word-processing, audio typing and keyboard skills.

The post holder will be able to manage their workload efficiently and effectively on a daily basis, making decisions pertaining to the smooth and efficient running of the department, acting independently, but escalating where necessary.

You will have the ability to build excellent working relationships, communicating effectively with a diverse group of people, within the secretarial team, wider DHC community and with all parties within GP practices, healthcare providers, local authorities and social services. You will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, have the ability to adhere to confidentiality at all times and have excellent writing skills to generate letters. You will be organised and have the ability to prioritise your workload and remain calm whilst working under pressure to meet deadlines.

About us

This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of our organisation as we are going through a period of growth and looking to recruit a talented Medical Secretary to our professional and friendly team.

The role will be based within Outpatients at Dorking Hospital, but occasional visits to other DHC outpatient sites may be necessary. We offer a good working environment in a friendly, progressive team.

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

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

The benefits we offer include:

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

We aim to be an employer of choice and conduct annual staff satisfaction surveys

DHC actively encourages and promotes diversity, ensures all voices are heard and included and is committed to equal opportunities for all.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Up to £27,500 depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

U0103-26-0067

Job locations

Dorking General Hospital

Horsham Road

Dorking

Surrey

RH42AA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Contract Type: Full-time fixed-term with the possibility to extend.

Closing date:5th of January. Applications will be reviewed throughout the recruiting period, so we encourage early application.

JOB SUMMARY

The role provides an advanced secretarial service to the Consultants and medical teams. Accurately coordinating medical information to expedite the continuing care of the patients. The successful applicant will be looking after a number of consultants across different specialities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST

Liaise with Consultants as required, including clinic dates, annual/study leave, queries

Accurately transcribing consultant dictations (audio typing)

Generate letters following outpatient appointments within the expected time period

Coordinate actions from appointments with other teams to ensure patient treatment is progressed efficiently and effectively

First point of contact for queries, building good relationships with patients

Meet expectations for turnaround of typing and sending clinic letters, as well as team and individual goals

Build excellent working relationships within the secretarial team, other teams within the Outpatient Department and other organisations, including GP practices, healthcare providers, local authorities, and social services

Undertake any other reasonable duties as commensurate with the nature of this role

WORK SETTING AND REVIEW

To manage own workload efficiently and effectively on a daily basis. Make decisions pertaining to the smooth and efficient running of the department, acting independently but, where necessary, referring problems to the Lead Secretary or the appropriate consultant via the quickest route possible.

Be able to work with a degree of autonomy, which comes from experience.

Work towards objectives as set by the Lead Secretary.

CONFIDENTIALITY

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

This job description represents an outline of the responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or tasks. It will change and develop in line with organisational needs and may be amended following agreement with the post-holder.

Job description Job responsibilities Contract Type: Full-time fixed-term with the possibility to extend.Closing date:5th of January. Applications will be reviewed throughout the recruiting period, so we encourage early application.JOB SUMMARYThe role provides an advanced secretarial service to the Consultants and medical teams. Accurately coordinating medical information to expedite the continuing care of the patients. The successful applicant will be looking after a number of consultants across different specialities.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST Liaise with Consultants as required, including clinic dates, annual/study leave, queries Accurately transcribing consultant dictations (audio typing) Generate letters following outpatient appointments within the expected time period Coordinate actions from appointments with other teams to ensure patient treatment is progressed efficiently and effectively First point of contact for queries, building good relationships with patients Meet expectations for turnaround of typing and sending clinic letters, as well as team and individual goals Build excellent working relationships within the secretarial team, other teams within the Outpatient Department and other organisations, including GP practices, healthcare providers, local authorities, and social services Undertake any other reasonable duties as commensurate with the nature of this roleWORK SETTING AND REVIEWTo manage own workload efficiently and effectively on a daily basis. Make decisions pertaining to the smooth and efficient running of the department, acting independently but, where necessary, referring problems to the Lead Secretary or the appropriate consultant via the quickest route possible.Be able to work with a degree of autonomy, which comes from experience.Work towards objectives as set by the Lead Secretary.CONFIDENTIALITY The post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and DHC business in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and Caldicott principles. This job description represents an outline of the responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or tasks. It will change and develop in line with organisational needs and may be amended following agreement with the post-holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education (Numerate and good standard of English).
• Good knowledge of a range of software programmes.

Desirable

• Understanding or familiarity with medical terminology.

Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent keyboard skills.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of people at all levels.
• High-quality standards in all communication.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and internet/web skills or equivalent.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development.

Desirable

• Experienced knowledge of medical terminology.
• SystmOne (NHS Database).

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A methodical and organised approach to work.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
• Work without supervision.
• Good time management.
• Patient-focused.
• Ability to prioritise tasks/duties to ensure local/national targets are met.
• Manage patient pathways.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Desirable

• Knowledge of patient referral to treatment times; experience of monitoring patient pathways.

Attributes

Essential

• Can do attitude to daily tasks, adversity and new ways of working.
• Seek to achieve the most efficient way to complete tasks.
• Aspiration to continuously improve the experience of our patients.

Experience

Essential

• Excellent word-processing, audio typing skills.
• Previous secretarial experience.

Desirable

• Previous hospital or NHS experience in a medical secretary role.
• Audio typing experience.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education (Numerate and good standard of English). Good knowledge of a range of software programmes. Desirable Understanding or familiarity with medical terminology. Knowledge Essential Excellent keyboard skills. Computer literate. Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of people at all levels. High-quality standards in all communication. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and internet/web skills or equivalent. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. Commitment to Continuing Professional Development. Desirable Experienced knowledge of medical terminology. SystmOne (NHS Database). Skills and Aptitudes Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills. A methodical and organised approach to work. Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines. Work without supervision. Good time management. Patient-focused. Ability to prioritise tasks/duties to ensure local/national targets are met. Manage patient pathways. Excellent attention to detail. Desirable Knowledge of patient referral to treatment times; experience of monitoring patient pathways. Attributes Essential Can do attitude to daily tasks, adversity and new ways of working. Seek to achieve the most efficient way to complete tasks. Aspiration to continuously improve the experience of our patients. Experience Essential Excellent word-processing, audio typing skills. Previous secretarial experience. Desirable Previous hospital or NHS experience in a medical secretary role. Audio typing experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dorking Healthcare Ltd.

Address

Dorking General Hospital

Horsham Road

Dorking

Surrey

RH42AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dorking Healthcare Ltd.

Address

Dorking General Hospital

Horsham Road

Dorking

Surrey

RH42AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of nursing practice within the homelessness and vulnerably housed communities in Barnstaple and ensuring that everyone is treated with dignity and needs are met in a timely manner. The focus of the role is to bridge the gap of health inequalities and provide education to the communities and professionals of the social determinants within the vulnerable groups.

As an autonomous practitioner the post holder is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking, sensitivity and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of patients.

Working at The Freedom Centre and with other members of the Charity or Council Outreach team to provide Outreach on the streets and in temporary accommodation.

The Inclusion Health Nurse (IHN) is a pivotal member of the primary care team linking with multi-agency teams and supporting emergency and secondary care for patients experiencing homelessness.

The IHN will work with statutory and voluntary services and the acute services to prevent avoidable hospital admissions.

The IHN will support secondary care in facilitating complex discharges.

The IHN will support all learners form other disciplines and agencies by providing shadowing opportunities.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will:

• Always maintain confidentiality
• Comply with all organisational policies and procedures
• Undertake mandatory and role-specific training
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion
• Comply with safeguarding responsibilities for children and adults
• Support quality improvement and organisational learning
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role
• Act always in a manner consistent with the values and objectives of Inclusion Health Devon CIC

About us

Inclusion Health Devon CIC is a Community Interest Company providing primary care and healthcare services for people experiencing homelessness, vulnerable housing circumstances and other forms of social exclusion.

The organisation works collaboratively with NHS partners, local authorities, voluntary sector organisations and community services to improve health outcomes, reduce inequalities and increase access to healthcare for some of the most vulnerable people in Devon.

Our services are built around the principles of inclusion health, trauma-informed care, partnership working and person-centred support.