Job summary

We are very proud of our community nursing service and the difference it makes to people requiring nursing care in their own home. With an increasing complexity of patients in our community, our team provide seamless holistic nursing care to ensure patients receive the right care.

We are looking for individuals who can be part of our fast-moving, innovative and ambitious teams, dedicated to supporting our communities to manage their own health both at home and in our dedicated clinics.

You will be responsible for providing skilled nursing care to patients across the locality and work flexibly with multi disciplinary teams across our service to support our patients journey.

You will need to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be adaptable, reliable, resourceful and approachable. You'll need to be organised and confident and able to cope with changing environments as you'll be working independently in patients homes, support is always available.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Main duties of the job

Our community teams of Nursing and Allied Health Professionals deliver care to people who present with significant physical health care needs in various settings including clinic based, community inpatient, hospices to care in the patient's own home, including care homes, enabling them to be independent, self-caring and live their optimum lives, reducing hospital admissions.

Services range from community nursing, including specialist practitioners, to public health and health promotion such as school nursing and health visiting, with many specialist community services designed to support care pathways such as Physiotherapy, OT, Speech and Language, Dietetics and Podiatry.

Supporting the efficient running of these services are administrative and managerial roles. All roles, at all levels, are vital in transforming community health services, ensuring high quality care is provided both now and into the future based around the needs of our patients - together we all make a difference.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

186-893-26-GH

Job locations

Ilkeston Health Centre

South Street

Stapleford

DE7 5PZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We have 2 vacancies for a qualified nurse to work within the Eastwood Community Nursing team.

x 1 Full time fixed term contract for 9-10 months depending on start date

x 1 34 hour a week permanent position

We are seeking suitably skilled nurses to join our physical healthcare services to the resident adult population of Nottingham and surrounding villages.

Providing appropriate community nursing care following a robust holistic assessment which enables patients to be cared for in their own homes and clinic settings. You will facilitate the prevention of unnecessary hospital admission/re-admission by reducing the effects of ill health and disability and maximising the individuals potential for independence.

You will be responsible for providing skilled nursing care to the residents of Nottingham West. You will work flexibly in the community to support our evolving and developing services, supporting the team to deliver high quality integrated care. You will need to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to be adaptable, reliable, resourceful and approachable. Working hours will be flexible between the hours 8am to 8pm over seven days.

Community experience is preferred but those with appropriate transferable skills will be considered, as will students having undertaken a community management placement.

The position requires you to work independently, but also be a team player.

A robust induction and competency based development package will be provided. Newly qualified staff will be offered a preceptorship programme.

Benefits of a community nursing career

A robust and tailored competency-based development package which will support you with a vast array of newly acquired nursing skills.

Newly qualified staff will receive a tailored preceptorship programme

Access to clinical and managerial supervision from a vast experience base.

Free parking on all health care sites

You will be part of a fantastic team who put patient care at the centre of everything they do. Our service covers the hours of 8am to 8pm over seven days, 365 days a year. Flexible working opportunities are available.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Job description Job responsibilities We have 2 vacancies for a qualified nurse to work within the Eastwood Community Nursing team. x 1 Full time fixed term contract for 9-10 months depending on start date x 1 34 hour a week permanent position We are seeking suitably skilled nurses to join our physical healthcare services to the resident adult population of Nottingham and surrounding villages. Providing appropriate community nursing care following a robust holistic assessment which enables patients to be cared for in their own homes and clinic settings. You will facilitate the prevention of unnecessary hospital admission/re-admission by reducing the effects of ill health and disability and maximising the individuals potential for independence. You will be responsible for providing skilled nursing care to the residents of Nottingham West. You will work flexibly in the community to support our evolving and developing services, supporting the team to deliver high quality integrated care. You will need to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to be adaptable, reliable, resourceful and approachable. Working hours will be flexible between the hours 8am to 8pm over seven days. Community experience is preferred but those with appropriate transferable skills will be considered, as will students having undertaken a community management placement. The position requires you to work independently, but also be a team player. A robust induction and competency based development package will be provided. Newly qualified staff will be offered a preceptorship programme. Benefits of a community nursing career A robust and tailored competency-based development package which will support you with a vast array of newly acquired nursing skills. Newly qualified staff will receive a tailored preceptorship programme Access to clinical and managerial supervision from a vast experience base. Free parking on all health care sites You will be part of a fantastic team who put patient care at the centre of everything they do. Our service covers the hours of 8am to 8pm over seven days, 365 days a year. Flexible working opportunities are available. A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Professional Qualification (General) to degree level or equivalent.
• Maintains current registration with the NMC

Desirable

• Demonstrate continued professional development to maintain professional registration

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the banding.

Desirable

• Specialist and area specific experience

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good written/oral communication skills
• Ability to be flexible and handle conflict issues
• Good skills in assessment intervention and evaluation of patients nursing care
• IT skills
• Diplomatic, caring & sympathetic

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of current legislation and understanding of clinical risk assessments
• Knowledge of the nursing 6 c's

Desirable

• Awareness of national and local issues impacting of nursing care

Training

Essential

• Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• Ability to work to meet the needs to the service (including unsocial hours and bank holidays).
• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Has the physical ability to perform the full range of nursing duties.

Person Specification Qualification Essential Professional Qualification (General) to degree level or equivalent. Maintains current registration with the NMC Desirable Demonstrate continued professional development to maintain professional registration Experience Essential Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the banding. Desirable Specialist and area specific experience Skills Essential Ability to work as part of a team Good written/oral communication skills Ability to be flexible and handle conflict issues Good skills in assessment intervention and evaluation of patients nursing care IT skills Diplomatic, caring & sympathetic Knowledge Essential Knowledge and understanding of current legislation and understanding of clinical risk assessments Knowledge of the nursing 6 c's Desirable Awareness of national and local issues impacting of nursing care Training Essential Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery Values and Behaviours Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation Contractual Requirements Essential Ability to work to meet the needs to the service (including unsocial hours and bank holidays). A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Physical Requirements Essential Has the physical ability to perform the full range of nursing duties.

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ilkeston Health Centre

South Street

Stapleford

DE7 5PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ilkeston Health Centre

South Street

Stapleford

DE7 5PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Make a difference through your lived experience

Are you neurodivergent, or do you have lived experience of navigating neurodevelopmental services for yourself or a family member?

We are looking for compassionate, motivated and enthusiastic Peer Support Workers to join our growing Children's and Adults Neurodevelopmental Services. This is an exciting opportunity to use your lived experience to support neurodivergent children and adults and families accessing our neurodevelopmental pathways.

As a Peer Support Worker, you will work alongside clinicians, families and partner agencies to provide practical, strengths-based and neuroaffirming support. You will help neurodivergent young people and adults develop confidence, self-understanding and self-advocacy skills, while supporting them through important life and educational transitions.

If you don't already have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, RDaSH are offering this post alongside the opportunity for you to complete a Level 3apprenticeship qualification [relevant to your role].

As an apprentice within RDaSH you will be given the opportunity to gain experience, learn work-related skills and obtain all the tools needed to thrive.

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. This leads to a nationally recognised qualification.

Main duties of the job

Build supportive and trusting relationships with neurodivergent young people and adults and their families.

Share your lived experience in a purposeful and professional way to inspire hope and confidence.

Support neurodivergent children and adults to understand their strengths, needs and preferences.

Help develop communication passports, self-advocacy tools and practical strategies.

Support engagement with appointments and services.

Provide information, signposting and practical support.

Work collaboratively with agencies, health professionals, community organisations and families.

Contribute to service improvement and co-production activities.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£26,299.62 to £27,476 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-RCCGAO-0180

Job locations

Kimberworth Place

Kimberworth Road

Rotherham

S61 1HE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Before applying, please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

****If you are applying for this role via the apprenticeship route, please review the attached eligibility document to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria to undertake an apprenticeship****

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Job description Job responsibilities Before applying, please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role. ****If you are applying for this role via the apprenticeship route, please review the attached eligibility document to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria to undertake an apprenticeship**** We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A good standard of general education, including functional literacy and numeracy, or equivalent demonstrable skills
• English and Maths at level 2 or equivalent (GCSE 9-4 or A*- C or functional skills level 2)
• Willingness and ability to complete Trust mandatory training and rolespecific peersupport, safeguarding, boundaries, record keeping and informationgovernance training.

Desirable

• Relevant qualification in peer support, health, social care, youth work, education, community development or coaching.
• Completed recognised peersupport training.

Experience

Essential

• Personal lived experience of neurodivergence and the ability to use this experience safely, purposefully and professionally for the benefit of others.
• Experience of receiving, seeking or navigating support related to neurodivergence, whether through health, education, employment or community services.
• Experience of supporting, encouraging, mentoring or enabling others in a formal, voluntary, community or informal capacity.
• Experience of working collaboratively with others and of completing agreed tasks independently
• Experience of supporting young people and young adults or of navigating the transition into adult services, further or higher education, employment or independent living.

Desirable

• Experience of working in health, social care, education, employment support, youth, community or voluntary services.
• Experience of coproduction, service-user involvement, training, presentation or community engagement.
• Experience of working across organisational or cultural boundaries.
• Experience of supporting transitions between children's and adult systems.

Knowledge

Essential

• Practical understanding of neurodivergence, identity, strengths, support needs and the potential impact of diagnosis or selfidentification
• Understanding of neuroaffirming, strengths-based and rights-based approaches.
• Understanding of the purpose and boundaries of peer support and the difference between peer support and clinical care.
• Awareness of how communication, sensory needs, executive functioning, change, stigma and environmental demands may affect participation and wellbeing.
• Basic understanding of confidentiality, consent, safeguarding, professional boundaries, equality and inclusion.

Desirable

• Knowledge of community resources and partner organisations relevant to the age group.
• Understanding of reasonable adjustments and relevant transitions for the role.
• Knowledge of local neurodevelopmental pathways and service-delivery priorities.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to share selected aspects of personal lived experience in a thoughtful, boundaried and purposeful way
• Strong listening and relationshipbuilding skills and the ability to communicate with people using a range of styles and formats.
• Ability to work in a calm, respectful and nonjudgemental manner and to maintain hope when others are distressed or frustrated.
• Ability to support people to identify their own goals and choices without taking over, directing or creating dependence.
• Ability to recognise concerns, remain within role boundaries and escalate promptly
• Ability to write clear, factual and proportionate records and to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to use email, Microsoft Word, Teams and electronic systems, with training where required.
• Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work, manage time, attend reliably and ask for support when needed.
• Capacity for selfreflection, openness to feedback and ability to use supervision to maintain safe practice and personal wellbeing.
• Ability to develop accessible resources and contribute creatively to service improvement

Desirable

• Presentation or facilitation skills.
• Ability to use spreadsheets, digital design tools or online engagement platforms.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential A good standard of general education, including functional literacy and numeracy, or equivalent demonstrable skills English and Maths at level 2 or equivalent (GCSE 9-4 or A*- C or functional skills level 2) Willingness and ability to complete Trust mandatory training and rolespecific peersupport, safeguarding, boundaries, record keeping and informationgovernance training. Desirable Relevant qualification in peer support, health, social care, youth work, education, community development or coaching. Completed recognised peersupport training. Experience Essential Personal lived experience of neurodivergence and the ability to use this experience safely, purposefully and professionally for the benefit of others. Experience of receiving, seeking or navigating support related to neurodivergence, whether through health, education, employment or community services. Experience of supporting, encouraging, mentoring or enabling others in a formal, voluntary, community or informal capacity. Experience of working collaboratively with others and of completing agreed tasks independently Experience of supporting young people and young adults or of navigating the transition into adult services, further or higher education, employment or independent living. Desirable Experience of working in health, social care, education, employment support, youth, community or voluntary services. Experience of coproduction, service-user involvement, training, presentation or community engagement. Experience of working across organisational or cultural boundaries. Experience of supporting transitions between children's and adult systems. Knowledge Essential Practical understanding of neurodivergence, identity, strengths, support needs and the potential impact of diagnosis or selfidentification Understanding of neuroaffirming, strengths-based and rights-based approaches. Understanding of the purpose and boundaries of peer support and the difference between peer support and clinical care. Awareness of how communication, sensory needs, executive functioning, change, stigma and environmental demands may affect participation and wellbeing. Basic understanding of confidentiality, consent, safeguarding, professional boundaries, equality and inclusion. Desirable Knowledge of community resources and partner organisations relevant to the age group. Understanding of reasonable adjustments and relevant transitions for the role. Knowledge of local neurodevelopmental pathways and service-delivery priorities. Skills Essential Ability to share selected aspects of personal lived experience in a thoughtful, boundaried and purposeful way Strong listening and relationshipbuilding skills and the ability to communicate with people using a range of styles and formats. Ability to work in a calm, respectful and nonjudgemental manner and to maintain hope when others are distressed or frustrated. Ability to support people to identify their own goals and choices without taking over, directing or creating dependence. Ability to recognise concerns, remain within role boundaries and escalate promptly Ability to write clear, factual and proportionate records and to maintain confidentiality. Ability to use email, Microsoft Word, Teams and electronic systems, with training where required. Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work, manage time, attend reliably and ask for support when needed. Capacity for selfreflection, openness to feedback and ability to use supervision to maintain safe practice and personal wellbeing. Ability to develop accessible resources and contribute creatively to service improvement Desirable Presentation or facilitation skills. Ability to use spreadsheets, digital design tools or online engagement platforms.

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Kimberworth Place

Kimberworth Road

Rotherham

S61 1HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Kimberworth Place

Kimberworth Road

Rotherham

S61 1HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are recruiting a full time and permanent Recovery Navigator to join our Assessment and Recovery team, in the Central and East team, Speedwell. This exciting opportunity has arisen within the Bristol Mental Health Partnership, which involves collaborative working between a number of organisations to include Second Step and Avon and Wiltshire Partnership Trust (part of the National Health Service).

Main duties of the job

Mental Health Bristol will provide, on a continuing basis, practical advice and support to individuals to allow them to maintain a rich and meaningful life. The aim is to deliver recovery and wellbeing opportunities for people with mental health and other support needs to achieve their hopes and ambitions. The post is part of the Assessment and Recovery Team and involves working with and alongside multi organisations (Mental Health Bristol Partnership). The post holder will need to work collaboratively and in partnership with all these agencies as one team.

About us

Second Step is a leading mental health charity in the Southwest offering housing, support and hope to people with mental health and support needs. Our vision is that we believe in a world where everyone affected by mental health problems can create a positive future. We promote mental health and wellbeing by supporting people and communities to build brighter futures.

Job summary

We are recruiting a Domestic Assistant to join our team at Parklane community mental health Clinic, Workington, Cumbria. This post will be offered at 15 hours per week Monday-Friday service. These hours are 3:30pm-6:30pm

Our team of Domestics keep our wards and buildings clean and tidy and provide a great service to patients, visitors, and staff. You could be cleaning a hospital ward, patient bedroom or office areas and corridors.

Because we provide services to the NHS your work supports better patient care. It's important work and you will need to take pride in what you do and complete tasks to a high standard.If you are in a community building you will be working alongside patients who have mental health illness, learning disabilities or brain injuries. You could be cleaning their rooms and the shared areas on the ward, and you will get to know them and the clinical staff, and you'll feel part of the team. It can be a real challenge working on wards like these, but we also know that our staff find it rewarding.

Main duties of the job

• Carrying out a range of cleaning tasks in areas such as offices, public areas such as corridors, areas which patients use such as shared spaces on wards as well as bedrooms and bathrooms
• Cleaning tasks can include things like dusting of walls, ceilings and curtain rails, dusting and polishing of furniture and paintwork, hoovering of carpets, mopping floors
• Being able to follow instructions and follow a routine work schedule which sets out your tasks and carry out those duties often without supervision
• Being aware of the patients that you will be working alongside and work in a way that is respectful, caring and compassionate
• You will use equipment and cleaning products safely, adhering to all control of substances harmful to health (COSHH) rules and regulations
• Understanding infection prevention and control rules and adhering to them
• Completing any paperwork such as quality checks and any other documentation required
• Help with any cleaning audits or other surveys and inspections that take place
• Taking part in any training that you need to do and keep up to date with all company communications
• You will be respectful of other people and work in a way that supports equality, diversity and inclusion
• You will demonstrate our company values our values of being caring and compassionate, respectful, and honest and transparent in all that you do

About us

NTW Solutions Limited is proud to provide services to the NHS. We keep hospitals clean and patients fed and we keep buildings running and grounds tidy. Our digital teams support the vital systems the NHS relies on, our pharmacy team ensures patients get the medicine they need, and our workforce team recruits people onto the frontline. We transcribe thousands of important medical letters, provide a lease car service to keep people on the move, and ensure suppliers are paid on time.

We are dedicated to being a great inclusive place to work. We provide a wide range of benefits including a good rate of pay and pension and an extensive range of discounts. We care about health and wellbeing and offer a range of support for the people who work here.

We believe everyone has potential and welcome applications from people from a culturally diverse background, those who are LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, anyone who is unemployed or has been out of work for a period of time, or those who have served in our armed forces.

We were set up by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust to provide support services. As a limited company we have built a commercial ethos onto our NHS values and now provide our services to other NHS organisations and beyond.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.92 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

263-SOL-FAC26-075

Job locations

Parklane Community Mental Health Clinic

Parklane

Workington

CA14 2RR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Pay: Band A (£12.92 per hour)

We pay 25% enhancement, time and a quarter, on hours worked during a Saturday and Sunday.

We welcome your application. Please note - Previous applicants need not apply.

Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms).

If you currently work for NTW Solutions on AfC terms and conditions, you will be given the choice to retain these or move onto NTW Solutions terms and conditions. Please note that the above advertised salary will not apply if you choose to remain on AfC. Anyone currently paying into the NHS Pension scheme will be able to retain this.

Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Pay: Band A (£12.92 per hour) We pay 25% enhancement, time and a quarter, on hours worked during a Saturday and Sunday. We welcome your application. Please note - Previous applicants need not apply. Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms). If you currently work for NTW Solutions on AfC terms and conditions, you will be given the choice to retain these or move onto NTW Solutions terms and conditions. Please note that the above advertised salary will not apply if you choose to remain on AfC. Anyone currently paying into the NHS Pension scheme will be able to retain this.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• An ability to lift and move a variety of equipment such as trolleys, floor polishing equipment and hoovers
• Ability to adhere to standards and procedures and to accept and prioritise instructions
• An ability to be flexible and able to adapt to new or different working practices, or work in other departments to meet the needs of the service
• An ability to communicate well with others such as other colleagues, clinical staff, or patients
• Able to work well as part of a team but also to work unsupervised
• Able to work alongside patients who might display challenging or upsetting behaviour
• You will need to be able to meet the mobility requirements of the job

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• In order to follow safety notices and work with cleaning products you will need basic levels of literacy and numeracy (this is an essential requirement of this job)

Experience

Essential

• Any previous cleaning experience is welcome but we will train you fully if you don't have any experience (it is an essential requirement of this job to either have experience or be willing to learn)

Person Specification Skills and Knowledge Essential An ability to lift and move a variety of equipment such as trolleys, floor polishing equipment and hoovers Ability to adhere to standards and procedures and to accept and prioritise instructions An ability to be flexible and able to adapt to new or different working practices, or work in other departments to meet the needs of the service An ability to communicate well with others such as other colleagues, clinical staff, or patients Able to work well as part of a team but also to work unsupervised Able to work alongside patients who might display challenging or upsetting behaviour You will need to be able to meet the mobility requirements of the job Education and Qualifications Essential In order to follow safety notices and work with cleaning products you will need basic levels of literacy and numeracy (this is an essential requirement of this job) Experience Essential Any previous cleaning experience is welcome but we will train you fully if you don't have any experience (it is an essential requirement of this job to either have experience or be willing to learn)

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

NTW Solutions Limited

Address

Parklane Community Mental Health Clinic

Parklane

Workington

CA14 2RR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NTW Solutions Limited

Address

Parklane Community Mental Health Clinic

Parklane

Workington

CA14 2RR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced and committed Occupational Therapist to join our unique and vibrant Therapy Team at the Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead.

We are seeking a highly skilled Band 7 Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist to provide clinical leadership and operational management across our two elderly care wards. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for elderly care, frailty and complex discharge planning to further develop their leadership and service development skills within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will manage a complex clinical caseload, providing specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention for patients with complex physical, cognitive and social needs. You will play a key role in service development, preventing deconditioning in frail older adults, promoting falls prevention, and improving patient outcomes. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate safe, timely and person-centred discharges, ensuring patients leave hospital with the appropriate support while maintaining effective patient flow across acute services.

The Therapies team at the Royal Free is innovative, creative and truly inter-disciplinary, focused on delivering high quality, patient centred care. Our team is friendly and supportive with a strong emphasis on supportive supervision, an active learning environment and a focus on staff welfare and teamwork using the "What matters to you?" framework.

You will need relevant clinical post registration experience of delivering Occupational Therapy in complex assessment and treatment intervention within the acute hospital setting, and state registration through the Health Care Professions Council. This position also requires excellent communication skills and extensive experience working within an inter-disciplinary team and interagency collaboration.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Finance department as a Finance Business Partner, at Sheffield Health & Social Care NHS FT. We are looking for a forward thinking, highly motivated qualified or part qualified accountant.

In line with our commitment to excellence, the Finance Business Partner position has been designed as a development role. It is therefore ideal for either a first step into financial management; or as a steppingstone towards a more senior position. Your initial banding and subsequent progression would be linked to experience, qualifications and behaviours, in line with the Trust's competency framework. We are committed to your success, and you would be joining a creative, challenging and supportive team environment.

We are looking for someone who shares the Trusts values and works well with a wide range of people to enable services to deliver high quality care for our service users. Working within NHS finance offers an attractive career, with great opportunities for training and progression. It also provides an excellent pension scheme, a good level of paid holidays and flexible working options. The trust is committed to inclusive working practices and offers hybrid home working and options for contracts with reduced hours.

Interviews to be held w/c 9th November 2026.

Main duties of the job

The full details of the role are contained within the person spec and Job description, attached. We are keen to attract either part or fully qualified accountants and also welcome applicants from outside the NHS. For all candidates, we are most interested in your attitude, aptitude and proven ability to learn.

If successful, you would provide business partnering support to our service managers and clinical leads. The role includes month end reporting, planning, variance analysis and the preparation of business cases. Candidates entering at band 7 level would receive full training and an opportunity to study, in line with the current policy.

As a senior 8a candidate, the Finance Business Partner role will uniquely allow you to experience all aspects of the department. We are a small team, so you will have opportunities to gain experience in costing, income, planning, financial accounts and links to the wider health system. This is, therefore, an ideal position for someone aspiring towards a more senior strategic finance position.

About us

We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.

What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.

It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of

If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.

We are all very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.

Job summary

Role: Hospice Nurse Specialist Manager

Hours: 37 hours

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £57,528 - £64,750per annum (4-point scale)***

***Appointments are normally made at Point 1 of the salary scale, in line with the organisations pay policy. A higher starting salary may be considered where the successful candidate demonstrates relevant experience, skills and competencies for the role.***

Closing date: 23/10/26

Interview date: 04/11/26

As a Hospice Nurse Specialist Manager, you will provide operational, professional and clinical leadership for the Hospice Nurse Specialist Service over 7 days per week, ensuring the delivery of safe, responsive, compassionate and high-quality specialist palliative and end of life care across Wigan Borough. We welcome applications from registered healthcare professionals with the knowledge, skills and experience required to lead this specialist service. While the role has traditionally been undertaken by experienced nurses, we are also keen to hear from applicants from other professional backgrounds who are practising at an advanced level and can demonstrate the capabilities and competencies required for the role.

If you are an existing member of the NHS Pension Scheme, your membership may be transferable to this post, provided pension contributions have been made within the previous 12 months.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is accountable for the day-to-day management, performance and development of the Hospice Nurse Specialist team, ensuring effective workforce planning, governance, quality assurance and service improvement. The role maintains an advanced level of clinical practice through the management of a complex patient caseload, providing specialist assessment, symptom management, prescribing and clinical decision-making whilst acting as an expert resource for colleagues and partner organisations.

Essential qualifications:

• Registered healthcare professional
• Independent prescribing qualification is essential for this role
• Advanced communication skills training
• Post registration palliative care qualification

Working Pattern

This is a 37-hour per week role, working Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. On rare occasions, weekend cover may be required, depending on staffing levels.

As part of our team, you'll benefit from a rewarding working environment and a comprehensive package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security and professional development, including:

• A warm, welcoming and supportive workplace.
• 35 days' annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Subsidised lunches.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Discounts on shopping, leisure and holidays.
• Access to an on-demand GP service.
• Westfield Health Cash Plan.
• Life Assurance.
• A wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.

About us

We are proud to be rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), reflecting the dedication, expertise and compassion of our colleagues and volunteers.Our values: Compassion, Accessibility, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of everything we do.

Please note: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the UKs points-based immigration system. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence of this before taking up the post.

Successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check as part of the pre-employment screening process

If you have not heard from us within two weeks after the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We appreciate the time and effort taken to apply and thank you for your interest in joining our team.

As an independent charity, we provide specialist palliative and end-of-life care tailored to the needs of each individual.

Our services support people physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually, helping them achieve the best possible quality of life while ensuring dignity, comfort and choice remain at the centre of their care.

We are committed to protect the privacy and security of your personal information. To see how we do this please visit our website and read our Role Applicants Data Protection Compliance Statement (Privacy Notice).

Job summary

The Finance Accounts Assistant provides essential support to the Assistant Financial Accountant - Treasury in ensuring that all payables and receivables processes are accurate, timely and compliant. The postholder maintains supplier and customer records, processes payment runs, undertakes reconciliations and supports the agreement of balances exercise.

The role also provides proactive oversight of NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) to ensure high quality service delivery. The postholder contributes to strong financial governance, excellent customer service and the smooth running of financial operations across the ICB

Main duties of the job

oProcess and check payment runs, ensuring suppliers are paid in line with the Better Payment Practice Code.

oLiaise with budget managers to resolve queries and ensure timely authorisation of invoices.

oMaintain and update the supplier file, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial controls.

oLiaise with suppliers to resolve payment, invoice and account queries.

oComplete supplier statement reconciliations and follow up discrepancies.

oRaise sales orders and invoices to customers as required.

oAssist with the agreement of balances exercise, ensuring accuracy and audit readiness.

oProvide proactive oversight of NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) performance relating to payables and receivables.

oDeliver consistently high standards of customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

oMaintain accurate financial records and support month end and year end processes.

oCarry out other duties commensurate with banding and competence.

Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship and therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.

About us

We are committed to a culture that supports all staff at NHS Kent and Medway to be the best version of themselves.

Our ability to improve outcomes for our population depends on how effectively clinical, operational, financial and strategic professionals work together to make informed commissioning decisions. That's why our workforce works a minimum of two days-a-week on-site, with the expectation that all one-to-ones are held face-to-face and that colleagues will regularly visit the services we are commissioning to understand more about them.

We believe regular on-site working supports stronger collaboration, faster problem-solving, peer learning, visible leadership and the integration of colleagues into our organisation. We also know that culture is built through shared experiences and day-to-day interactions.

We are a flexible working friendly organisation; we aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.

We work with staff to agree objectives through regular supervision, annual appraisal and access to training opportunities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. In order to reflect the diversity of our population, we positively encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

095-8314210-TS-A

Job locations

Gail House

Maidstone

ME15 6NB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.

All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Job description Job responsibilities The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Educated to NVQ/RSA Level 3 or equivalent experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of IT systems including Outlook, Word, Excel and financial systems
• Experience delivering a wide range of administrative tasks to a high standard
• Understanding of confidentiality and GDPR requirements.

Desirable

• Experience working in a finance or accounts payable/receivable environment.

Attributes

Essential

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and trust.
• Commitment to personal development.

Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Educated to NVQ/RSA Level 3 or equivalent experience. Intermediate knowledge of IT systems including Outlook, Word, Excel and financial systems Experience delivering a wide range of administrative tasks to a high standard Understanding of confidentiality and GDPR requirements. Desirable Experience working in a finance or accounts payable/receivable environment. Attributes Essential Ability to maintain confidentiality and trust. Commitment to personal development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board

Address

Gail House

Maidstone

ME15 6NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board

Address

Gail House

Maidstone

ME15 6NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen with the Procurement Department for a full time Band 5 Contract Manager to join our team.

We are seeking a motivated and organised individual to support the management of a portfolio of Gold and Silver contracts across the Trust. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with contract management, procurement, supplier management, or commercial experience who is looking to develop their career within the NHS.

Sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa not AvailablePlease note that a Certificate of Sponsorship is not available for this position as it does not meet one or more of the required criteria. For more information on eligible roles please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Main duties of the job

To provide effective contract management across the Trusts contract portfolio. Lead on the development and implementation of robust contract management processes. To include reviewing and drafting contracts in support of the procurement function.

Ensuring all supplier performance metrics are monitored and implementing plans for improvement where necessary.

Identify key contracts (Gold & silver)

Manage a portfolio of contracts

Monitoring contract compliance and KPI's with suppliers and stakeholders

Supporting the drafting of contracts, placing notices on Atamis (national system)

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

179-8311397-P

Job locations

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification attached for more details on the job role.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification attached for more details on the job role.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• Holder or working towards professional membership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS).
• Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant Discipline

Desirable

• Contract Management formal qualifications

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Public Sector procurement
• Strong knowledge of relevant Standing Orders & Standing Financial Instructions in a public sector environment
• Sounds knowledge and experience of contract management, Key performance indicators, stakeholder engagement.
• Experience of responsibility for a portfolio
• Experience of delivering value for money / efficiency related changes
• Successful track record of working in high performing teams, delivering challenging targets and achieving results.

Desirable

• NHS Experience
• Experience of using contract management software

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Commitment to staff and personal development
• Ability to develop and implement solutions to address problems.
• Ability to collate, interpret information and implement agreed policies & procedures.
• Excellent organisation skills
• Ability to work on own initiative, priorities workload and good time management.
• Proven ability to support staff & ability to coach others to aid development.
• Sound working knowledge of Microsoft office in particular Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Desirable

• Knowledge of e-procurement and contract management systems

Personal qualities

Essential

• Flexible approach to working duties and able to cope with change.
• Dedicated & committed team member.
• Customer and Quality Focused

Person Specification Education & Qualification Essential Holder or working towards professional membership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS). Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant Discipline Desirable Contract Management formal qualifications Experience & Knowledge Essential Understanding of Public Sector procurement Strong knowledge of relevant Standing Orders & Standing Financial Instructions in a public sector environment Sounds knowledge and experience of contract management, Key performance indicators, stakeholder engagement. Experience of responsibility for a portfolio Experience of delivering value for money / efficiency related changes Successful track record of working in high performing teams, delivering challenging targets and achieving results. Desirable NHS Experience Experience of using contract management software Skills & Abilities Essential Excellent communication & interpersonal skills Commitment to staff and personal development Ability to develop and implement solutions to address problems. Ability to collate, interpret information and implement agreed policies & procedures. Excellent organisation skills Ability to work on own initiative, priorities workload and good time management. Proven ability to support staff & ability to coach others to aid development. Sound working knowledge of Microsoft office in particular Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint Desirable Knowledge of e-procurement and contract management systems Personal qualities Essential Flexible approach to working duties and able to cope with change. Dedicated & committed team member. Customer and Quality Focused

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

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Previous applicants within the last 3 months need not apply

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our service for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated theatre scrub nurse to join our friendly dynamic hard-working theatre team at Mount Vernon Hospital.The Hillingdon & Mount Vernon NHS Trust are very busy district hospitalsThe work is interesting and varied, the pace is fast but we can offer you a friendly and supportive environment with an excellent record of commitment to continuing professional development together with all the benefits of working for a Foundation Trust.Our theatre suite at The Hillingdon has 7 theatres and 1 recovery unit. The specialities include robotics, orthopaedics/ trauma, gynaecology, urology, general and ophthalmic. This department has 24 hour theatre provision including obstetrics.

Our Theatres at Mount Vernon have 4 theatres, the specialities include Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Pain, General and Urology .You will be fully supported in your role by the Theatre Sisters and the Operations Manager for TheatresA commitment to participate in shift work, nights and weekends is essential.

Main duties of the job

To work with supervision and guidance in providing and maintaining a high standard of care for the patient undergoing surgical intervention. The post holder will be committed to provide research and evidence based practice, demonstrating a professional approach whilst working as part of a multi-professional team. The Post holder will be expected to work a shift pattern incorporating days, lates, weekends and occasionally nights and on calls if required.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£36,943 to £44,900 a year per annum (salary inclusive HCAA)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

394-TSN-180226-A-C

Job locations

Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge, Middlesex

UB8 3NN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Shortlisting Criteria

Essential

• Current RN/AHP, registration with NMC/HCPC any other relevant post registration qualifications
• Evidence of study at Degree level /Experience in relevant field
• Evidence of recent CPD
• Clinically competent

Person Specification Shortlisting Criteria Essential Current RN/AHP, registration with NMC/HCPC any other relevant post registration qualifications Evidence of study at Degree level /Experience in relevant field Evidence of recent CPD Clinically competent

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

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge, Middlesex

UB8 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge, Middlesex

UB8 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (KMICB) can offer the following exciting new opportunity for a motivated Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with experience in the field of the Learning Disability/Autism programme wishing to develop their career working within Specialist Mental Health/LDA Assessment and Placements Team (Hosted by KMICB). The successful candidate will be responsible for attending the adult Out of Area Treatment Learning Disability and Autism (LD/A OATS) panels.

The adult LD/A OATs panel decides appropriate treatment pathways for inpatient placement and treatment for the LD/A patient cohort. You will be responsible for overseeing on behalf of KMICB, the care and treatment provided to patients placed by the LD/A OATS panel in a specialist service, to ensure patients are always being offered the right care, at the right time, in the right place, and that care and treatment offered is in line with the LD/A OATS Service Specification. Clinical oversight visits take place on an eight-weekly basis.

The hours are 37.5 per week and Monday to Friday 09.00 - 17.00 hours, though we can offer some flexibility.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will attend LD/A OATS panels and offer clinical review and challenge to applications ensuring that patients placed via this process are being offered the right care, at the right time, in the right place to meet their needs. This includes ensuring locally commissioned services have been utilised where appropriate.

The post holder will also offer clinical support to Specialist Mental Health/LDA Assessment and Placements Team in regard to concerns, queries or complaints raised in relation to LD/A OATS issues generated or involving patients or placements who are the responsibility of KMICB.

The post holder will also under the direction of the Deputy Head of Mental Health/LDA Specialist Assessments and Placements Team, be responsible for responding to and managing any legal or statutory issues relating to Care Quality Commision (CQC) alerts or safeguarding issues, that are raised in relation to services commissioned by KMICB for this patient cohort.

The post holder will ensure any concerns they identify are reported as per the KMICB or relevant Local Authority processes and procedures to ensure that patients are protected and that statutory authorities are aware.

About us

We are committed to a culture that supports all staff at NHS Kent and Medway to be the best version of themselves.

Our ability to improve outcomes for our population depends on how effectively clinical, operational, financial and strategic professionals work together to make informed commissioning decisions. That's why our workforce works a minimum of two days-a-week on-site, with the expectation that all one-to-ones are held face-to-face and that colleagues will regularly visit the services we are commissioning to understand more about them.

We believe regular on-site working supports stronger collaboration, faster problem-solving, peer learning, visible leadership and the integration of colleagues into our organisation. We also know that culture is built through shared experiences and day-to-day interactions.

We are a flexible working friendly organisation; we aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.

We work with staff to agree objectives through regular supervision, annual appraisal and access to training opportunities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. In order to reflect the diversity of our population, we positively encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit a Health Navigator within patient services on a bank (zero hours) contract. You will have excellent customer service and team-working skills, and ideally have experience working in a busy, people-facing healthcare environment, although training can be provided.

You will assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service and project a positive and welcoming image to visitors at the Practice.

You will help support reception and administrative processes within the practice and take on additional tasks as requested to support smooth and efficient workflow for the patient, clinical team and others involved in the healthcare of the patient.

You will work to agreed targets and timescales, and in accordance with Practice policies, protocols, guidelines and procedures.

Important Eligibility InformationPlease note thatBrisDoc is not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Main duties of the job

• Answer incoming telephone calls within agreed timescales, ensuring a professional, prompt and pleasant manner
• Manage patient queries efficiently and effectively, signposting and prioritising in line with practice policies
• Support patients with compassion and professionalism, including those who are distressed, bereaved or unwell, in accordance with training and policy
• Remain calm and professional in emergencies, challenging situations, or when supporting distressed individuals
• Work on the clinical assessment screen alongside the on-call GP to book patient appointments
• Manage administrative tasks such as bookings, messages, and prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
• Register new patients on the clinical system accurately, including regular, temporary, immediately necessary or private patients. Complete new patient registration packs
• Take accurate and detailed messages and pass them to the appropriate person using suitable communication methods based on urgency
• Safely handle blood and urine specimens in accordance with infection control policy, ensuring they are stored correctly for collection

• Process and distribute post, print mail, and emails efficiently
• Providing clerical/administrative assistance to leadership team, including data processing, filing, photocopying and scanning.
• Accept delivery of stock supplies, checking for specific requirements (e.g. refrigeration) and acting accordingly
• Manage financial transactions in line with set protocols and practice standards

About us

BrisDoc is a proud provider of NHS Healthcare. We have been delivering 'patient care, by people who care' for over twenty years.

We run an exciting range of Primary Care Services, including an Urgent Care Service, GP Practices, and the Homeless Health Service. This enables BrisDoc to offer excellent healthcare 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to over one million people across Bristol, North Somerset & South Glos.

We're a Social Enterprise and an Employee-Owned Business. This means the decisions we make are for the good of our patients, workforce, and wider community. This involves prioritising the health of our patients, protecting our environment, and improving the social and economic status of our population. Our 'Community Fund' is a staff lead team who work closely with health-based charitable causes, both local and international, to invest time and money in improving the lives of people in disadvantaged communities.

By joining BrisDoc, you will be part of an innovative organisation that prides ourselves on being a fantastic place to work; somewhere that you will feel valued, supported, developed and part of a family. We strive to make sure every member of the team feels proud of the work they do and the service that we offer.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.72 an hour per hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

Bank Health Navigator

Job locations

Charlotte Keel Medical Practice

Seymour Road

Bristol

BS5 0UA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description:

• Be the first point of contact for patients (on the phone or in person), helping them navigate their healthcare needs such as booking or rescheduling appointments, registering patients, taking messages, and providing assistance quickly and efficiently
• Answer incoming telephone calls within agreed timescales, ensuring a professional, prompt, and pleasant manner
• Manage patient queries efficiently and effectively, signposting and prioritising in line with practice policies
• Support patients with compassion and professionalism, including those who are distressed, bereaved, or unwell, in accordance with training and policy
• Remain calm and professional in emergencies, challenging situations, or when supporting distressed individuals
• Work on the clinical assessment screen alongside the on-call GP to book patient appointments
• Manage administrative tasks such as bookings, messages, and prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
• Register new patients on the clinical system accurately, including regular, temporary, immediately necessary, or private patients. Complete new patient registration packs
• Enter and update patient demographic details with precision, including disabilities, carer status, and other relevant equality and diversity data
• Take accurate and detailed messages, including patient and contact information, and pass them to the appropriate person using suitable communication methods based on urgency
• Signposting patients to appropriate care, following guidance from senior staff and policies to ensure patient safety and wellbeing
• Use the clinical system effectively to inform clinical staff of relevant patient information.
• After training, assist clinical staff with emergency first aid and basic life support if required
• Safely handle blood and urine specimens in accordance with infection control policy, ensuring they are stored correctly for collection

• Read and respond promptly and professionally to incoming calls and emails, ensuring all patients and healthcare professionals feel supported and heard
• Process and distribute incoming and outgoing post, print mail, and emails efficiently
• Work closely with clinical and administrative teams to ensure smooth patient journeys, especially under pressure, providing clerical and administrative support, including data processing, filing, photocopying, scanning, and document retrieval
• Assist the leadership team with administrative tasks to support the smooth operation of the service
• Follow all daily start-up and close-down procedures to maintain the security of IT systems and the building
• Accept delivery of stock supplies, checking for specific requirements (e.g. refrigeration) and acting accordingly
• Contribute to the smooth running of the team by applying strong organisational and communication skills
• Manage financial transactions in line with set protocols and practice standards

Person Specification:

• Educated to GCSE standard (or equivalent) with grade C or above in English
• Good general computer skills experience of using Microsoft office e.g. word, excel
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy skills
• Clear, adaptable communicator (written and verbal), able to remain calm under pressure
• Ability to adjust communication skills to meet the needs of the recipient
• Excellent organisation skills
• Able to work within a team and take instruction as required
• Able to listen carefully to understand the needs of others
• A passion for helping people, whatever their background or circumstances
• Able to use own initiative
• Able to maintain confidentiality at all times with regards to staff and patients
• Able to quickly establish rapport and credibility with others in the team
• Ongoing commitment to personal development and self-motivated

Please see the attached Job Description for more information about the role.

We reserve the right to amend the closing date for this vacancy depending on application levels.

Job description Job responsibilities Job Description: Be the first point of contact for patients (on the phone or in person), helping them navigate their healthcare needs such as booking or rescheduling appointments, registering patients, taking messages, and providing assistance quickly and efficiently Answer incoming telephone calls within agreed timescales, ensuring a professional, prompt, and pleasant manner Manage patient queries efficiently and effectively, signposting and prioritising in line with practice policies Support patients with compassion and professionalism, including those who are distressed, bereaved, or unwell, in accordance with training and policy Remain calm and professional in emergencies, challenging situations, or when supporting distressed individuals Work on the clinical assessment screen alongside the on-call GP to book patient appointments Manage administrative tasks such as bookings, messages, and prescriptions accurately and efficiently. Register new patients on the clinical system accurately, including regular, temporary, immediately necessary, or private patients. Complete new patient registration packs Enter and update patient demographic details with precision, including disabilities, carer status, and other relevant equality and diversity data Take accurate and detailed messages, including patient and contact information, and pass them to the appropriate person using suitable communication methods based on urgency Signposting patients to appropriate care, following guidance from senior staff and policies to ensure patient safety and wellbeing Use the clinical system effectively to inform clinical staff of relevant patient information. After training, assist clinical staff with emergency first aid and basic life support if required Safely handle blood and urine specimens in accordance with infection control policy, ensuring they are stored correctly for collection Read and respond promptly and professionally to incoming calls and emails, ensuring all patients and healthcare professionals feel supported and heard Process and distribute incoming and outgoing post, print mail, and emails efficiently Work closely with clinical and administrative teams to ensure smooth patient journeys, especially under pressure, providing clerical and administrative support, including data processing, filing, photocopying, scanning, and document retrieval Assist the leadership team with administrative tasks to support the smooth operation of the service Follow all daily start-up and close-down procedures to maintain the security of IT systems and the building Accept delivery of stock supplies, checking for specific requirements (e.g. refrigeration) and acting accordingly Contribute to the smooth running of the team by applying strong organisational and communication skills Manage financial transactions in line with set protocols and practice standards Person Specification: Educated to GCSE standard (or equivalent) with grade C or above in English Good general computer skills experience of using Microsoft office e.g. word, excel Excellent attention to detail and accuracy skills Clear, adaptable communicator (written and verbal), able to remain calm under pressure Ability to adjust communication skills to meet the needs of the recipient Excellent organisation skills Able to work within a team and take instruction as required Able to listen carefully to understand the needs of others A passion for helping people, whatever their background or circumstances Able to use own initiative Able to maintain confidentiality at all times with regards to staff and patients Able to quickly establish rapport and credibility with others in the team Ongoing commitment to personal development and self-motivated Please see the attached Job Description for more information about the role. We reserve the right to amend the closing date for this vacancy depending on application levels.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Educated to GCSE standard (or equivalent) with grade C or above in English
• Good general computer skills - experience of using Microsoft office e.g. word, excel

Desirable

• Qualification / certificates in Customer Service/Administration
• Certificates relating to information governance and security

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Clear, adaptable communicator (written and verbal), able to remain calm under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy skills
• Able to work within a team and take instruction as required
• Able to maintain confidentiality at all times with regards to staff and patients

Desirable

• Significant and recent experience of working in Customer care in a front- line role
• Administration filing and record keeping
• Experience of using EMIS
• Experience of working in an integrated multi-skilled team

Personal Attributes

Essential

• A passion for helping people, whatever their background or circumstances
• Ongoing commitment to personal development and self-motivated
• Able to maintain confidentiality at all times with regards to staff and patients
• Able to use own initiative

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Educated to GCSE standard (or equivalent) with grade C or above in English Good general computer skills - experience of using Microsoft office e.g. word, excel Desirable Qualification / certificates in Customer Service/Administration Certificates relating to information governance and security Skills and Experience Essential Clear, adaptable communicator (written and verbal), able to remain calm under pressure Excellent attention to detail and accuracy skills Able to work within a team and take instruction as required Able to maintain confidentiality at all times with regards to staff and patients Desirable Significant and recent experience of working in Customer care in a front- line role Administration filing and record keeping Experience of using EMIS Experience of working in an integrated multi-skilled team Personal Attributes Essential A passion for helping people, whatever their background or circumstances Ongoing commitment to personal development and self-motivated Able to maintain confidentiality at all times with regards to staff and patients Able to use own initiative

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

BrisDoc Healthcare Services

Address

Charlotte Keel Medical Practice

Seymour Road

Bristol

BS5 0UA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

BrisDoc Healthcare Services

Address

Charlotte Keel Medical Practice

Seymour Road

Bristol

BS5 0UA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly team

You will be responsible for leading a section of the Cellular Pathology laboratory and ensuring the effective and efficient provision of the service on a daily basis. You will be organising the staffing and ensuring the best use of resources to support the department to meet turnaround time requirements

Main duties of the job

You will have HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist and have experience of working in a busy Histology Department.

You will be the section lead for the main laboratory, ensuring an efficient flow through embedding, sectioning and staining, and digital scanning. You will be responsible for the daily QC checks on the work and the appropriate deployment of staff and resources within the main lab area to ensure that the department is operating efficiently and providing a timely service

You will be ensuring that the Department meets cancer targets and you will need to have experience of working in Cellular Pathology and leading a team

About us

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has a staff of around 9000 and is dedicated to providing the Best Care for Everyone.

The Histology Department is based within the Pathology Department at Cheltenham General Hospital and is one of the biggest within the South West, receiving in the region of 45,000 requests per year.

We have a team of medical staff, scientists and support staff working in a busy environment and are focused on providing a high quality efficient service.

Job summary

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

Hours Per Week: Full time 37.5.

Contract Type: Permanent.

Location Base: St Mary's Hospital, Parkhurst Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TG.

Main duties of the job

Are you passionate about working with others to improve fire safety? Do you have the knowledge, experience and drive to help create a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fire Safety Advisor to join our Estates & Facilities team at Isle of Wight NHS Trust.

Working closely with the Fire Safety Manager, you will provide specialist fire safety advice and support across the Trust, helping to ensure compliance with legislation, undertaking fire risk assessments and audits, delivering training, and promoting a positive fire safety culture.

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and organised individual with excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of fire safety and risk management. You will be confident working with colleagues at all levels and able to influence and support improvements across a diverse healthcare environment.

Predominantly based at St Mary's Hospital, this varied and rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a real difference by helping to protect our patients, staff and services every day.

About us

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

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

Job summary

Located in the seaside town of Redcar and situated within the modern purpose-built building of Redcar Primary Care Hospital, we are a friendly practice seeking a Salaried GP.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients

About us

10,000 patients

5 GP Practice, currently one partner and four Salaried GP's

2 experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioners

Diabetes Nurse

Clinical Pharmacist

Pharmacy Technician

In house First Contact Practitioner

Full Management team of Practice Manager, Quality Manager and Administration Manager

SystmOne clinical system

Total triage using Accurx and E-consult

Minimal administration work for GPs with pathways for letters, lab results and other admin work.

Actively involved with Redcar Coastal Primary Care Network

Professional development encouraged in areas of interest.

Job summary

The post holder will be a key member of the Project Team and will have an important role in ensuring delivery of a high quality capital project. Be professionally accountable for estates project construction and implementation of delegated Schemes within the Trust's Investment Programme to improve the environment for patients and staff.

The post holder is the lead specialist responsible for long term planning, preparing and managing the Estates capital project under the Our Capital Project Programme at various stages from writing, briefing to completion of the Business Case process. To ensure that they are completed in an efficient and effective manner, within programme timeframes and to provide the highest possible standards of Business Case delivery within the resources allocated, ensuring statutory compliance.

The post holder is responsible for the management of capital projects from inception to completion ensuring the delivery of projects on time, within budget, to the required quality and which improve the patient's environment, including the project planning to deliver Business Case requirements and deliverables within overall programme timeframes. Compliance to programme governance and processes to ensure delivery within these parameters.

Main duties of the job

To work as a specialist professional as part of the Estates Department.

To provide expert specialist and professional construction and estates projects advice to other Estates staff, Directors, Senior Management, Trust Boards and external agencies.

To independently manage a portfolio of complicated delegated projects from inception to completion, including full project management, design, costs, contract administration, site supervision and commissioning under the Trust Capital Programme.

To appoint and manage external professional consultants within an authorised budget as a Budget Holder.

To manage Estates Capital Budgets, professional services, contractor works and physical assets as part of the Trust Capital Programme.

To be responsible for producing and implementing a number of department processes and procedures.

To support and deputise for Senior Managers within the Estates Department as and when required.

Responsible for the operational commissioning of health buildings

To provide guidance and leadership to Trainee Project Managers.

To provide cover for colleagues as appropriate and delegate for the Capital Manager as and when required and during periods of absence.

Line management of the 8a Capital Projects Manager and Project Assistants.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Job summary

Your role: Senior/Specialist Occupational Therapist (Band 6)

Working hours: 40.00 Hours per week

Salary: £40,966 to 49,330 (DOE)

Service Lines: Mental Health Adults Acute, Learning Disability and Neuro Cognitive

Location: Cygnet Hospital Taunton, Orchard Portman, Taunton TA£ 7BQ

Responsible to: Head of Occupational Therapy and Regional Lead Occupational Therapist

Main duties of the job

Your role: You would be responsible for the specialist assessment and treatment of occupational dysfunction for patients on your allocated caseload, including the delivery of person centred group and individual therapy sessions. You will work with a full multidisciplinary team in a coordinated way to support each service user to develop their skills and move through our clinical model of care from admission to discharge. You will have the support of an Occupational Therapy Assistant and work closely with other therapists from different disciplines, including music therapy, activity coordinators, assistant psychologists and the Active Life team. You will receive regular clinical supervision from an experienced Occupational Therapist on-site, including weekly 1:1 check ins. Part of your role will be to supervise others, including other Occupational Therapists. This role may also require you to represent the department in management forums such as clinical governance or other senior management meetings in the absence of the Head of department.

About us

Cygnet have been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes.

Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.

We maintain a good relationship with our quality regulators and undergo regular inspections, with 85% of our services rated Good or Outstanding. We also operate an internal system of quality care, treatment and positive outcomes.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40,966 to £49,330 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP8FE5D919

Job locations

Taunton

TA3 7BQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist who would like to explore a rewarding career experience in mental health?

About Us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.

Your role:Senior/Specialist Occupational Therapist (Band 6)

Working hours: 40.00 Hours per week

Salary: £40,966 to 49,330 (DOE)

Service Lines:Mental Health Adults Acute, Learning Disability and Neuro Cognitive

Location: Cygnet Hospital Taunton, Orchard Portman, Taunton TA£ 7BQ

Responsible to: Head of Occupational Therapy and Regional Lead Occupational Therapist

Your role:You would be responsible for the specialist assessment and treatment of occupational dysfunction for patients on your allocated caseload, including the delivery of person centred group and individual therapy sessions. You will work with a full multidisciplinary team in a coordinated way to support each service user to develop their skills and move through our clinical model of care from admission to discharge. You will have the support of an Occupational Therapy Assistant and work closely with other therapists from different disciplines, including music therapy, activity coordinators, assistant psychologists and the Active Life team. You will receive regular clinical s upervision from an experienced Occupational Therapist on-site, including weekly 1:1 check ins. Part of your role will be to supervise others, including other Occupational Therapists. This role may also require you to represent the department in management forums such as clinical governance or other senior management meetings in the absence of the Head of department.

Summary of the site

Cygnet Taunton is a 51 bedded mental health hospital which provides emergency acute admission services for men and women, a pathway for men with a diagnosis of learning disability and a ward for men with Neuro cognitive conditions. The Occupational Therapy team of 7 work across all wards when required, to provide high quality and person centred therapy sessions. Cygnet Taunton are developing co-produced and therapeutic spaces across the site and extensive grounds, allowing multiple opportunities for staff and patient development and engagement, from a service user led caf to conservation/horticulture area on the grounds, as well as on-site gym and external therapy rooms. The hospital is in a small hamlet in the countryside just on the edges of Taunton, close to numerous national parks including Exmoor and Dartmoor as well as being 40 mins from a small fishing village Watchet and Minehead.

The Occupational Therapy Directorate

Every service line has a Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist to guide and develop evidence based practice and agreed occupational therapy pathway for each specific client group. This includes Cygnet developed guidelines and assessments. Each Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist hosts service line meetings regularly, in which you will link in with other Occupational Therapists in the company based in the same service line, providing a valuable networking and development opportunity. Specific CPD and training opportunities are also available and tailored to individual and service needs.

For more insight into life as an OT at Cygnet Health Care visit;

https://join.cygnethealth.co.uk/ot-life/

Here you can listen to the opinions, stories and advice from our exceptional OTs it could help the next step in your career.

5 reasons why you should make an application today

• We care about people in our services
• Career pathway progression within the company to support your development and skills, including sensory integration training, leadership and management training, VdTMoCA, MOHO or Group Therapy, amongst others.
• You will be an integral part of a well-established MDT with extensive experience to draw from.
• Dedicated CPD time being part of a national network of over 150 OTs in the Cygnet Group within different specialisms including LD and ASD, Acute mental health, and High Support Inpatient Rehabilitation Services. Induction & service line training in area of specialism.
• You will be a part of a friendly and supportive team of 4 OTs and 3 OTAs who are driven to provide excellence and where innovation and creativity are welcomed with enthusiasm.

The Successful Candidate should be/ have:

• A registered Occupational Therapist with the HCPC (Health Care Professions Council).
• At least 3 years experience working as an Occupational Therapist.
• A good understanding of working with individuals diagnosed with mental health conditions, dual diagnosis, sensory processing difficulties and neurocognitive conditions.
• A good understanding of Occupational Therapy process/interventions and taking a hands on approach.
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Passionate about student education
• Ability to manage highly demanding clinical presentations
• Interest in the field of mental health
• Be confident at supervising others and delivering feedback when required

In return we will offer you:

• A competitive salary
• Free parking and free meals for staff on duty
• Opportunities for CPD and to undertake further learning and development. For example: Leadership & Management and Sensory Modulation.
• Training days provided by highly experienced and renowned OT specialists
• Expert clinical supervision and peer support
• Bi-monthly OT CPD meetings focused on skill and strategic service development.
• Employee referral scheme: recommend a friend to us and claim a cash reward for their successful hire.
• Group pension: a generous pension plan helping you save for your future.
• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card includes big brand discounts.
• Plus much more

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension we support you to be happy both in & out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

If you would like to discuss this role with the recruiting occupational therapist or arrange an informal visit, wed be more than happy to facilitate this. Please contact: Maria Harris (Head of Occupational Therapy) via email on [email protected]

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

*Recruitment agencies please note: Speculative emails are not to be sent directly to our clinical staff, these need to go via our internal recruitment team. If speculative candidates are sent directly to a member of the clinical team, we will consider these candidates as our own*

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Job description Job responsibilities Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist who would like to explore a rewarding career experience in mental health?About UsCygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales. Your role:Senior/Specialist Occupational Therapist (Band 6) Working hours: 40.00 Hours per weekSalary: £40,966 to 49,330 (DOE)Service Lines:Mental Health Adults Acute, Learning Disability and Neuro CognitiveLocation: Cygnet Hospital Taunton, Orchard Portman, Taunton TA£ 7BQResponsible to: Head of Occupational Therapy and Regional Lead Occupational TherapistYour role:You would be responsible for the specialist assessment and treatment of occupational dysfunction for patients on your allocated caseload, including the delivery of person centred group and individual therapy sessions. You will work with a full multidisciplinary team in a coordinated way to support each service user to develop their skills and move through our clinical model of care from admission to discharge. You will have the support of an Occupational Therapy Assistant and work closely with other therapists from different disciplines, including music therapy, activity coordinators, assistant psychologists and the Active Life team. You will receive regular clinical s upervision from an experienced Occupational Therapist on-site, including weekly 1:1 check ins. Part of your role will be to supervise others, including other Occupational Therapists. This role may also require you to represent the department in management forums such as clinical governance or other senior management meetings in the absence of the Head of department. Summary of the site Cygnet Taunton is a 51 bedded mental health hospital which provides emergency acute admission services for men and women, a pathway for men with a diagnosis of learning disability and a ward for men with Neuro cognitive conditions. The Occupational Therapy team of 7 work across all wards when required, to provide high quality and person centred therapy sessions. Cygnet Taunton are developing co-produced and therapeutic spaces across the site and extensive grounds, allowing multiple opportunities for staff and patient development and engagement, from a service user led caf to conservation/horticulture area on the grounds, as well as on-site gym and external therapy rooms. The hospital is in a small hamlet in the countryside just on the edges of Taunton, close to numerous national parks including Exmoor and Dartmoor as well as being 40 mins from a small fishing village Watchet and Minehead.The Occupational Therapy DirectorateEvery service line has a Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist to guide and develop evidence based practice and agreed occupational therapy pathway for each specific client group. This includes Cygnet developed guidelines and assessments. Each Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist hosts service line meetings regularly, in which you will link in with other Occupational Therapists in the company based in the same service line, providing a valuable networking and development opportunity. Specific CPD and training opportunities are also available and tailored to individual and service needs. For more insight into life as an OT at Cygnet Health Care visit; https://join.cygnethealth.co.uk/ot-life/Here you can listen to the opinions, stories and advice from our exceptional OTs it could help the next step in your career.5 reasons why you should make an application today We care about people in our services Career pathway progression within the company to support your development and skills, including sensory integration training, leadership and management training, VdTMoCA, MOHO or Group Therapy, amongst others. You will be an integral part of a well-established MDT with extensive experience to draw from. Dedicated CPD time being part of a national network of over 150 OTs in the Cygnet Group within different specialisms including LD and ASD, Acute mental health, and High Support Inpatient Rehabilitation Services. Induction & service line training in area of specialism. You will be a part of a friendly and supportive team of 4 OTs and 3 OTAs who are driven to provide excellence and where innovation and creativity are welcomed with enthusiasm.The Successful Candidate should be/ have: A registered Occupational Therapist with the HCPC (Health Care Professions Council). At least 3 years experience working as an Occupational Therapist. A good understanding of working with individuals diagnosed with mental health conditions, dual diagnosis, sensory processing difficulties and neurocognitive conditions. A good understanding of Occupational Therapy process/interventions and taking a hands on approach. Excellent communication and time management skills Passionate about student education Ability to manage highly demanding clinical presentations Interest in the field of mental health Be confident at supervising others and delivering feedback when requiredIn return we will offer you: A competitive salary Free parking and free meals for staff on duty Opportunities for CPD and to undertake further learning and development. For example: Leadership & Management and Sensory Modulation. Training days provided by highly experienced and renowned OT specialists Expert clinical supervision and peer support Bi-monthly OT CPD meetings focused on skill and strategic service development. Employee referral scheme: recommend a friend to us and claim a cash reward for their successful hire. Group pension: a generous pension plan helping you save for your future. NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card includes big brand discounts. Plus much moreA career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension we support you to be happy both in & out of work.Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.If you would like to discuss this role with the recruiting occupational therapist or arrange an informal visit, wed be more than happy to facilitate this. Please contact: Maria Harris (Head of Occupational Therapy) via email on [email protected]RequirementsThe successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.*Recruitment agencies please note: Speculative emails are not to be sent directly to our clinical staff, these need to go via our internal recruitment team. If speculative candidates are sent directly to a member of the clinical team, we will consider these candidates as our own*What next?If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply

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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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Taunton

TA3 7BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Taunton

TA3 7BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This is a fixed term post until 31/03/2027 due to Maternity Cover

If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the picturesque setting of Carmarthenshire for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to work within the Youth Justice Team and wider Youth Support Service covering the Carmarthenshire locality.

You will be working at a universal, targeted and specialist level supporting children and young people who are currently accessing the Youth Justice Team and wider Youth Support Service. You will be involved in direct assessment and intervention, developing and implementing training packages for other professionals, liaising with the Carmarthenshire Local Authority, and representing our Health Board at regional events.

You will work in close collaboration with the local authority. There will be opportunities to network with other staff in education and health and to support the development of innovative service delivery options to engage children and young people with complex speech, language and communication needs.

Main duties of the job

You will also be part of the wider Hywel Dda Health Board's team of Speech & Language Therapists working across the Health Board area to deliver Speech and Language Therapy in close cooperation with other professional colleagues. The successful applicant will have opportunities at the operational and strategic level.

To be responsible for the operational management and delivery of the speech & language therapy service for a particular clinical area or client group.

To act as a highly specialist speech & language therapist, taking a County and/or Health Board wide lead in a specialist clinical area, being professionally accountable for service planning, standards and quality in this area.

To deputise for the head of speech & language therapy and/or service lead in matters relating to the provision of a specialist clinical area, and other nominated areas as required.

To identify training needs of Speech and Language Therapy staff, carers, and other professionals, and to develop and deliver training as required.

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); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen within our Haematology/Blood Transfusion for a full time, substantive (37.5 hours per week) .The 37.5 hours may include weekend working.

We are looking for a Band 5 BMS Biomedical Scientist to join the dynamic and evolving team within the Haematology and Blood Transfusion departments at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.

You will be well-motivated, enthusiastic, HCPC registered BMS and must have experience in a high throughput Haematology and Blood Transfusion department.

The department is IBMS approved for training and has UKAS accreditation to ISO 15189.

Main duties of the job

• The successful applicant will participate in the laboratory rotation through all sections of Haematology and Blood Transfusion and ensure that a quality service is being provided.
• Good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills are required as is the ability to work flexibly. Previous experience of working in a UKAS accredited laboratory and experience of using a quality management system is required.
• Following an appropriate period of training, the post holder will be required to participate in the out-of-hours service.
• The Department is fully automated in its analytical platform for Blood Transfusion (Immucor NEO Iris), Coagulation (Stago Star Max), Special Haematology (Sebia Capillarys 3 Tera), Haematology (Sysmex), and Immunology (Bioflash). The laboratory current uses the SafeTrace Tx Laboratory Information Management System, alongside Beaker in haematology, following the installation of Epic. You will rotate through all sections of the laboratory and after appropriate training will be required to participate in the out of hours shift pattern covering nights and weekends.

About us

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated organisation providing acute health care services from Torbay Hospital, community health services and adult social care healthcare services for a residential population of 375,000 and an additional 100,000 visitors in the holiday season.

The Haematology and Blood Transfusion department provides a comprehensive service for the Trust and the associated NHS Organisation's.

Torbay Hospital is situated in Torquay, part of the English Rivera, with spectacular scenery and some of the cleanest beaches in Britain. The dramaticwilderness of the Dartmoor National Park is within easy reach.

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The Government has formally announced that it intends to introduce regulations that will require most healthcare workers to be fully vaccinated (1st and 2nd dose) against COVID-19 by 1st April 2022. To achieve this the successful applicant must have had their 1stCOVID-19 vaccination by 3rd February 2022. Therefore, full COVID-19 vaccination will be a condition of employment unless an individual is medically exempt. We will ask for proof of vaccination or exemption during the recruitment process.

Why work with us

Job summary

A fantastic 6 month secondment / fixed term opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner within the Teign Core Adult Mental Health Team. You will be joining a highly supportive, dynamic, motivated and skilled team in the Teign core team to build upon the successful work they have and continue to achieve.

We are proactively engaging with the local Primary Care Network, working alongside the local GP Surgeries.

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is growing as we establish ourselves us as one of the leading providers of mental health services in the country.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will deliver high quality comprehensive mental health services. The role involves managing a defined caseload with a focus on providing expert assessment and treatment for people with complex mental health difficulties and their carers.

This will include recovery co-ordination (design and co-ordination of treatment packages that are personalised and evaluated).

We are looking for someone with enthusiasm and energy who wants to make a difference to peoples lives; is creative and innovative and highly motivated. You must have assessment and care planning skills and experience in mental health and multi-disciplinary working is desirable.

You will need to have excellent communication skills, be able to exercise clinical judgement in respect of assessing and managing risk. In addition, you need to be committed to the values and principles of recovery, and able to help deliver a safe, timely, caring and responsive service. This is a really great opportunity to join us at an interesting and exciting time as we work towards transforming our community service so that we offer the best and most comprehensive care to the people in Teignbridge.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job summary

Previous applicants need not apply

We are looking to recruit a Level 1Band 5 Social worker who has a passionand enthusiasm for working in mental healthservices.

Wewould welcome applications fromexperienced social workers orfrom those newly qualifiedandwith a commitmentto undertake the ASYE programme.

We are looking for someonewiththedrive and motivationto develop themselves personally and professionally tojoin ourAdults'Social CarePathway.

Ideally you will have some experience of working in mentalhealthservices but this is not essential as long as you are motivated to develop your skills and knowledge.

Applicants must be a registeredas asocial workerwith Social Work England.

Main duties of the job

The Social Care Pathway(West) has office-bases in Stafford, Cannock andCodsalland, while this post is primarily based in Stafford, the successful applicant will also be expected to work in other areas of South Staffordshire as demand requires.

The role will involve working closely with people with potential care and support needs, carryingoutassessmentsof needto explore how bestto ensure thesearemet which may include applying for costed care.

You willworkalongside carers,other agencies, families, the local community and our ownmulti-disciplinary community andinpatient servicestoensurecontinuityanda high qualityservice.

TheSocial Care Pathway supportsprofessionaland personaldevelopmentthrough supervision and appraisal as well as support from the Social Work Learning Academy to plan and guide your professional development.

You will be expected towork flexiblyin response tooperational demand andservice user needs.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-AFC-26-8217688-A

Job locations

Park House

12 Park Road

Cannock

WS11 1JN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are in your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment, you will be supported by the Trust to develop skills, knowledge and professional confidence in line with the national ASYE requirements and reflecting the PCF standards (Professional Capabilities Framework). This includes having a protected workload spanning community and Hospital/inpatient working during the first year of employment; having a personal development plan; and having dedicated allocated time for personal development and regular formal supervision by a Practice Assessor supplied by the Trust.

You will enhance and develop their practice to become an autonomous practitioner with graded exposed to work of a more complex nature. You will be provided with the support of a Practice Assessor and will receive enhanced supervisory support from other senior colleagues including an identified experienced Social Worker, the Advanced Social Work Practitioner or Team lead.

On appointment, you will be auto-enrolled in the SWLA and aligned to the appropriate British Association of Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework. The relevant SWLA stage (i.e. stage 1 (ASYE), 2 (Social Worker) or 3 (Advanced Social Worker) will also be agreed taking all prior Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and relevant experience into consideration. You will be required to take responsibility for their own Continuous Professional Development.

Job description Job responsibilities If you are in your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment, you will be supported by the Trust to develop skills, knowledge and professional confidence in line with the national ASYE requirements and reflecting the PCF standards (Professional Capabilities Framework). This includes having a protected workload spanning community and Hospital/inpatient working during the first year of employment; having a personal development plan; and having dedicated allocated time for personal development and regular formal supervision by a Practice Assessor supplied by the Trust. You will enhance and develop their practice to become an autonomous practitioner with graded exposed to work of a more complex nature. You will be provided with the support of a Practice Assessor and will receive enhanced supervisory support from other senior colleagues including an identified experienced Social Worker, the Advanced Social Work Practitioner or Team lead. On appointment, you will be auto-enrolled in the SWLA and aligned to the appropriate British Association of Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework. The relevant SWLA stage (i.e. stage 1 (ASYE), 2 (Social Worker) or 3 (Advanced Social Worker) will also be agreed taking all prior Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and relevant experience into consideration. You will be required to take responsibility for their own Continuous Professional Development.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Professional Social Work qualification, DipSW, CQSW, CSS, BA, MA or Foreign qualification where certified by the Professional Social Work regulatory body
• Ensuring current registration with the Professional Social Work regulatory body at all times
• A commitment to on-going personal and professional development
• To undergo appropriate training to achieve Assessed Year in Practice (ASYE)
• Good keyboard / IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email and PowerPoint
• A clear understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with Adults and older Adults with mental health needs and their carers

Desirable

• Experience of social work in other user groups/settings i.e. Children and Families, Learning Disability, Mental Health.

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Professional Social Work qualification, DipSW, CQSW, CSS, BA, MA or Foreign qualification where certified by the Professional Social Work regulatory body Ensuring current registration with the Professional Social Work regulatory body at all times A commitment to on-going personal and professional development To undergo appropriate training to achieve Assessed Year in Practice (ASYE) Good keyboard / IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email and PowerPoint A clear understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice Experience Essential Experience of working with Adults and older Adults with mental health needs and their carers Desirable Experience of social work in other user groups/settings i.e. Children and Families, Learning Disability, Mental Health.

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Park House

12 Park Road

Cannock

WS11 1JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Park House

12 Park Road

Cannock

WS11 1JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Great administration helps keep busy clinics running.

Join our Audiology team at Peterborough City Hospital as a Secretarial Assistant. You'll provide essential administrative support, helping patients receive timely information and keeping their care moving.

If you have office experience, strong organisational skills and enjoy a varied, busy working day, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

From typing clinic letters and updating patient records to answering telephone enquiries, you'll help keep our busy service organised and responsive.

You'll manage competing priorities, ensure information is accurate and work closely with clinical and administrative colleagues to support the smooth running of our clinics.

About us

At North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, every role contributes to patient care. Join a team where your administration skills make a difference, with training to help you develop your knowledge and confidence within Audiology.

Job summary

Senior Clinical Pharmacy Team Lead

An Exciting Leadership Opportunity in a Thriving PCN

Minimum 2 years of leadership experience required

Are you an experienced Clinical Pharmacist ready to step into a high-impact leadership role? Join our forward-thinking Primary Care Network as Clinical Pharmacist Team Leader and help shape the future of pharmacy services across our practices.

You will lead a skilled team of 8 Clinical Pharmacists and 3 Pharmacy Technicians, delivering high quality, patient-centred care and driving innovative medicines optimisation initiatives that improve population health outcomes.

This role combines clinical expertise with strategic leadership. You will oversee structured medication reviews, high-risk medicines monitoring, prescribing safety, quality improvement projects, and day to day rota management. You will also mentor and develop the pharmacy team while working closely with GPs, ICB colleagues, community and secondary care teams, and other allied professionals to influence PCN strategy.

Ideal for someone who thrives on autonomy, collaboration, and service improvement at scale.

What we offer:

• £55,000£60,000 WTE DOE
• Supportive, collaborative PCN culture
• Protected CPD and supervision time
• Flexible working
• 30 days annual leave pro rata
• NHS Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Funded DBS and GPhC subscription reimbursement

Main duties of the job

Clinical Care and Medicines Optimisation

• Conduct structured medication reviews for patients with complex polypharmacy frailty long term conditions and post discharge needs
• Monitor and review high risk medicines to ensure safe prescribing
• Implement MHRA alerts NICE guidance and local formulary updates
• Improve repeat prescribing systems and medicines safety processes

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead and coordinate the pharmacy team across practices
• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to 8 pharmacists 3 technicians and Independent Prescribers
• Support training induction appraisal and competency development.
• Promote professional standards and continuous learning
• Foster a positive inclusive and supportive team culture

Operational and Strategic Delivery

• Plan workforce capacity rotas and service continuity
• Support achievement of PQS QOF and PCN contractual targets
• Lead clinical audits and quality improvement projects
• Analyse prescribing data and performance metrics to drive improvement
• Strengthen shared care processes and medicines safety programmes
• Represent pharmacy services in multidisciplinary and stakeholder meetings

Education and Training

• Deliver medicines optimisation training to primary care teams
• Provide patient education and accessible medicines information
• Contribute to public health initiatives and community health campaigns

About us

North Wilts Border PCN is a collaborative NHS partnership made up of six GP surgeries, working together to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to over 57,000 people across our local communities. We are proud to be rooted in our community and are committed to staying connected with and supporting the people we serve.

In addition to our dedication to clinical excellence, we are also a teaching and training network, supporting medical students and GP trainees from across the Southwest region.

Our diverse multidisciplinary team includes Specialist Practitioners, Social Prescribers, Health & Wellbeing Coach, Care Coordinator, and Clinical Directors. We place great value on the contributions of our Pharmacy team and are committed to supporting the personal and professional development of all staff.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£55,000 to £60,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

W0050-26-0019

Job locations

Malmesbury Primary Care Centre

Priory Way

Malmesbury

Wiltshire

SN16 0FB

United Kingdom

Doctors Surgery

Willis Way

Purton

Swindon

SN5 4BD

United Kingdom

The Surgery

113 High Street

Cricklade

Swindon

SN6 6AE

United Kingdom

New Court Surgery

Borough Fields Shopping Centre

Royal Wootton Bassett

Swindon

Wiltshire

SN4 7AX

United Kingdom

The Tolsey Surgery

High Street

Sherston

Malmesbury

Wiltshire

SN16 0LQ

United Kingdom

Tinkers Lane Surgery

Tinkers Field

Royal Wootton Bassett

Swindon

Wiltshire

SN4 7AT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Clinical Pharmacy Team Lead will provide advanced clinical care, professional leadership, and operational oversight for the pharmacy workforce across North Wilts Border PCN. The role blends patient facing responsibilities with medicines optimisation, quality improvement, strategic service development, and workforce leadership.

The key duties and responsibilities include

• Conducting structured medication reviews for patients with complex polypharmacy, long term conditions, frailty, learning disabilities, high risk medicines, or recent hospital discharge.
• Undertaking clinical medication reviews for patients in practices, care homes, and domiciliary settings, producing clear recommendations for GPs and nurses.
• Leading on medicines reconciliation post discharge from hospital, intermediate care, and when entering care homes, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Providing patient facing and telephone based medicines advice, supporting adherence, answering medicine related queries, and promoting shared decision making.
• Reviewing and monitoring medicines linked with unplanned hospital admissions, implementing changes to reduce risk to vulnerable patients.
• Ensuring appropriate monitoring and safety checks are in place for medicines requiring ongoing review.
• Managing continuity of supply for high risk groups, including those using compliance aids or living in care settings.
• Supporting public health initiatives and providing medication related expertise to campaigns and community programmes.
• Contributing to multidisciplinary case conferences, collaborating to optimise care plans and medication management.
• Using practice computer searches and risk stratification tools to identify high risk patient cohorts based on clinical presentation, prescribing patterns, or both.
• Prioritising patients for review using clinical judgement and evidence based principles.
• Reducing variation and proactively addressing unsafe or inefficient prescribing.
• As the designated leader for the pharmacy workforce, the post holder will Lead and manage the Pharmacy and Pharmacy Technician Team, promoting excellence, collaboration, and a culture of high professional standards.
• Provides clinical supervision, mentorship, and support for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, including Independent Prescribers and those in training.
• Oversees induction, competency development, and continuation of training for all new and existing team members.
• Ensures staff engage with appraisal processes, supervision, and ongoing CPD.
• Acts as a role model, demonstrating professionalism, adaptability, inclusivity, and compassionate leadership.
• Supports performance management processes and addresses issues in line with organisational policy.
• Encourages innovation and extends boundaries of service delivery within the pharmacy team.
• Leading pharmacy related projects aligned with PCN, ICB, and national priorities.
• Supporting the delivery of PQS, QOF, and additional PCN wide service requirements.
• Managing rota planning, staffing levels, and leave coordination to maintain consistent clinical coverage. Thus, contributing to operational delivery of pharmacy services.
• Representing the pharmacy service at internal and external meetings, including with GPs, ICB pharmacists, Medicines Management teams, community pharmacy, and hospital colleagues.
• Fostering strong interprofessional relationships to enhance consistency and continuity of patient care.
• Supporting the creation and implementation of prescribing policies, including repeat prescribing and safety processes.
• The post holder ensures pharmacy services maintain high standards of safety, data quality, and regulatory compliance:
• Leading clinical audits, sharing findings, and providing practical recommendations for improvement.
• Using prescribing data to identify risks, trends, and opportunities for targeted interventions.
• Implementing changes based on MHRA alerts, product withdrawals, NICE guidance, and formulary updates.
• Monitoring compliance with RAG lists, shared care protocols, and other local medicines governance frameworks.
• Supporting the development, implementation, and monitoring of Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs).
• Ensuring ongoing compliance with CQC standards, legal and ethical requirements, professional codes of conduct, and organisational governance systems.
• Producing newsletters and bulletins that disseminate important prescribing messages and safety updates.
• Enhancing medicines safety by reviewing high risk groups, triggers for hospital admission, and prescribing trends.
• Supporting practices in maintaining accurate, up to date practice formularies on clinical systems.
• Ensuring monitoring, follow up, and documentation are in place for all relevant medicines requiring ongoing review.
• Working alongside ICB colleagues to ensure consistent application of shared prescribing pathways.
• Delivering education and training sessions to the wider primary care team, including GPs, nurses, and administrative staff.
• Providing patient facing information, medication counselling, and resources to support safe and effective use of medicines.
• Ensuring the pharmacy team has access to meaningful professional development opportunities, supervision, and peer review mechanisms.
• Promoting shared learning through case discussions, reflective practice, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with GPs, nurses, allied health professionals, community pharmacists, hospital pharmacy teams, social care teams, and wider ICB colleagues.
• Recognising personal limitations and seeking or signposting to specialist support where required.
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to support coordinated, patient centred care.
• Contributing to multidisciplinary projects, shared care pathways, and integrated care initiatives.
• Adhering to all health and safety requirements, including reporting incidents using organisational systems.
• Complying with the Data Protection Act, confidentiality policies, safeguarding standards, and equality and diversity requirements.
• Maintaining professional registration, CPD, immunisations, DBS status, and all mandatory training.
• Travelling independently across PCN sites and attending meetings or training as required.

Job description Job responsibilities The Clinical Pharmacy Team Lead will provide advanced clinical care, professional leadership, and operational oversight for the pharmacy workforce across North Wilts Border PCN. The role blends patient facing responsibilities with medicines optimisation, quality improvement, strategic service development, and workforce leadership.The key duties and responsibilities includeConducting structured medication reviews for patients with complex polypharmacy, long term conditions, frailty, learning disabilities, high risk medicines, or recent hospital discharge.Undertaking clinical medication reviews for patients in practices, care homes, and domiciliary settings, producing clear recommendations for GPs and nurses. Leading on medicines reconciliation post discharge from hospital, intermediate care, and when entering care homes, identifying and resolving discrepancies. Providing patient facing and telephone based medicines advice, supporting adherence, answering medicine related queries, and promoting shared decision making. Reviewing and monitoring medicines linked with unplanned hospital admissions, implementing changes to reduce risk to vulnerable patients. Ensuring appropriate monitoring and safety checks are in place for medicines requiring ongoing review. Managing continuity of supply for high risk groups, including those using compliance aids or living in care settings. Supporting public health initiatives and providing medication related expertise to campaigns and community programmes. Contributing to multidisciplinary case conferences, collaborating to optimise care plans and medication management. Using practice computer searches and risk stratification tools to identify high risk patient cohorts based on clinical presentation, prescribing patterns, or both. Prioritising patients for review using clinical judgement and evidence based principles. Reducing variation and proactively addressing unsafe or inefficient prescribing. As the designated leader for the pharmacy workforce, the post holder will Lead and manage the Pharmacy and Pharmacy Technician Team, promoting excellence, collaboration, and a culture of high professional standards. Provides clinical supervision, mentorship, and support for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, including Independent Prescribers and those in training. Oversees induction, competency development, and continuation of training for all new and existing team members. Ensures staff engage with appraisal processes, supervision, and ongoing CPD. Acts as a role model, demonstrating professionalism, adaptability, inclusivity, and compassionate leadership. Supports performance management processes and addresses issues in line with organisational policy. Encourages innovation and extends boundaries of service delivery within the pharmacy team. Leading pharmacy related projects aligned with PCN, ICB, and national priorities. Supporting the delivery of PQS, QOF, and additional PCN wide service requirements. Managing rota planning, staffing levels, and leave coordination to maintain consistent clinical coverage. Thus, contributing to operational delivery of pharmacy services. Representing the pharmacy service at internal and external meetings, including with GPs, ICB pharmacists, Medicines Management teams, community pharmacy, and hospital colleagues. Fostering strong interprofessional relationships to enhance consistency and continuity of patient care. Supporting the creation and implementation of prescribing policies, including repeat prescribing and safety processes. The post holder ensures pharmacy services maintain high standards of safety, data quality, and regulatory compliance: Leading clinical audits, sharing findings, and providing practical recommendations for improvement. Using prescribing data to identify risks, trends, and opportunities for targeted interventions. Implementing changes based on MHRA alerts, product withdrawals, NICE guidance, and formulary updates. Monitoring compliance with RAG lists, shared care protocols, and other local medicines governance frameworks. Supporting the development, implementation, and monitoring of Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs). Ensuring ongoing compliance with CQC standards, legal and ethical requirements, professional codes of conduct, and organisational governance systems. Producing newsletters and bulletins that disseminate important prescribing messages and safety updates. Enhancing medicines safety by reviewing high risk groups, triggers for hospital admission, and prescribing trends. Supporting practices in maintaining accurate, up to date practice formularies on clinical systems. Ensuring monitoring, follow up, and documentation are in place for all relevant medicines requiring ongoing review. Working alongside ICB colleagues to ensure consistent application of shared prescribing pathways. Delivering education and training sessions to the wider primary care team, including GPs, nurses, and administrative staff. Providing patient facing information, medication counselling, and resources to support safe and effective use of medicines. Ensuring the pharmacy team has access to meaningful professional development opportunities, supervision, and peer review mechanisms. Promoting shared learning through case discussions, reflective practice, and collaborative problem-solving. Building and maintaining effective working relationships with GPs, nurses, allied health professionals, community pharmacists, hospital pharmacy teams, social care teams, and wider ICB colleagues. Recognising personal limitations and seeking or signposting to specialist support where required. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to support coordinated, patient centred care. Contributing to multidisciplinary projects, shared care pathways, and integrated care initiatives. Adhering to all health and safety requirements, including reporting incidents using organisational systems. Complying with the Data Protection Act, confidentiality policies, safeguarding standards, and equality and diversity requirements. Maintaining professional registration, CPD, immunisations, DBS status, and all mandatory training. Travelling independently across PCN sites and attending meetings or training as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential
• Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) (or equivalent)
• Completed CPPE course in Primary care pharmacy education pathway or equivalent experience
• Independent Prescribing qualification
• Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) which includes revalidation
• Leadership/management qualification or extensive experience

Desirable

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a primary care setting
• A DPP (Designated Prescribing Practitioner) registered professional
• Mentoring or Coaching qualification or experience
• A member of or working towards Faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• Minimum of 5 years post-registration experience

Experience

Essential

• Strong knowledge of primary care, prescribing, and medicines optimisation
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience in audits and QI initiatives
• Proficiency in clinical and management systems (e.g. Eclipse, GP IT systems)
• Understanding of CQC compliance standards and all legal, ethical, and professional regulations.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong sense of accountability and able to demonstrate this
• An appreciation of the nature and structure of PCNs, GPs and general practices.

Desirable

• Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision.
• Experience of mentorship and clinical supervision of peers
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Essential

• Cultivates and sustains high-trust relationships across the immediate and wider PCN network, member practices, and system partners, fostering alignment with strategic priorities.
• Exemplifies professional, compassionate leadership
• Champions a supportive and inclusive culture
• Strengthens team cohesion and morale
• Champions workforce development and actively promotes a culture of support and continuous improvement
• Navigates complex and challenging conversations with diplomacy and resilience, maintaining professionalism while balancing organisational priorities and stakeholder expectations.

Desirable

• Manages challenging and high-pressure interactions with composure
• Demonstrates advanced stakeholder engagement skills, liaising effectively with multidisciplinary PCN teams, practice leadership, NHS organisations, and external agencies to align operational priorities with strategic objectives.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Essential Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) (or equivalent) Completed CPPE course in Primary care pharmacy education pathway or equivalent experience Independent Prescribing qualification Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) which includes revalidation Leadership/management qualification or extensive experience Desirable Minimum of 2 years of experience in a primary care setting A DPP (Designated Prescribing Practitioner) registered professional Mentoring or Coaching qualification or experience A member of or working towards Faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Minimum of 5 years post-registration experience Experience Essential Strong knowledge of primary care, prescribing, and medicines optimisation Analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience in audits and QI initiatives Proficiency in clinical and management systems (e.g. Eclipse, GP IT systems) Understanding of CQC compliance standards and all legal, ethical, and professional regulations. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams Strong sense of accountability and able to demonstrate this An appreciation of the nature and structure of PCNs, GPs and general practices. Desirable Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision. Experience of mentorship and clinical supervision of peers Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences Interpersonal and Communication Skills Essential Cultivates and sustains high-trust relationships across the immediate and wider PCN network, member practices, and system partners, fostering alignment with strategic priorities. Exemplifies professional, compassionate leadership Champions a supportive and inclusive culture Strengthens team cohesion and morale Champions workforce development and actively promotes a culture of support and continuous improvement Navigates complex and challenging conversations with diplomacy and resilience, maintaining professionalism while balancing organisational priorities and stakeholder expectations. Desirable Manages challenging and high-pressure interactions with composure Demonstrates advanced stakeholder engagement skills, liaising effectively with multidisciplinary PCN teams, practice leadership, NHS organisations, and external agencies to align operational priorities with strategic objectives.

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

North Wilts Border PCN Ltd Company

Address

Malmesbury Primary Care Centre

Priory Way

Malmesbury

Wiltshire

SN16 0FB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Wilts Border PCN Ltd Company

Address

Malmesbury Primary Care Centre

Priory Way

Malmesbury

Wiltshire

SN16 0FB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

To demonstrate effective clinical leadership and direction of HIV care across HIV services within London North West Healthcare (LNWH).

To support the delivery of excellent nursing care to people living with HIV, ensuing quality standards are maintained and patient outcomes are improved.

To work closely with the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of care to people living with HIV.

To support the development of nurses within the field of HIV healthcare, working closely with the other Clinical Nurse Specialists within the service.

Main duties of the job

Provide specialist nursing care and lead nurse-led HIV clinics for adults living with HIV, delivering assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care. Promote patient wellbeing, self-management and adherence to treatment, ensuring patients understand their health needs and access appropriate services.

Deliver expert advice, education and health promotion to patients, carers and healthcare professionals. Support patients through new HIV diagnoses, treatment pathways and ongoing management, maintaining confidentiality, dignity and patient-centred care.

Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, sexual health services, Infectious Diseases teams, community organisations and external agencies to coordinate high-quality care. Provide specialist nursing interventions, monitor outcomes and respond appropriately to urgent or complex clinical situations.

Maintain accurate clinical records, contribute to data reporting, audit, quality improvement and service development. Ensure practice aligns with Trust policies, NMC standards and national HIV guidance.

Act as a clinical leader and role model, supporting and developing junior staff and students. Contribute to recruitment, induction, appraisal, training, clinical audit and governance activities. Promote effective communication across services and support the ongoing development of HIV care within the Trust.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

"We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with general data protection regulation (GDPR)."

Job summary

Specialty Doctor or ST equivalent depending on experience

To provide high quality emergency and unscheduled care to the population of Dorchester and its environs, as part of the dedicated Emergency Department team.

The duties will be diagnosing, initiating treatment, and arranging further management of patients who attend the Emergency department. This will include major and minor trauma and the range of medical emergencies.

The post holder will also be expected to take part in clinical governance activities and the supervision of junior doctors, teaching of junior doctors, nurse practitioners, medical students, nurses and student nurses.All staff shall undergo annual Mandatory training. The post holder will be expected to keep their clinical skills and knowledge up to date, particularly in respect of ALS and trauma certification. These courses are free and do not come out of the study budget.

The post holder will be expected to take part in audit and QI.

Interview date to be confirmed

Main duties of the job

The Emergency Department is based at Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester. We are a Trauma Unit with a helipad immediately adjacent which receives major trauma and other incoming patients from the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. Due to its location and close vicinity of the helipad we see a disproportionate level of trauma for a department of this size. We have persistently been the top performing trauma unit within Wessex. The department has an 8 Consultant rota. There are 8 Specialty Doctors and 1 Higher Specialist Trainee in Emergency Medicine. The consultants provide a minimum of 12 hours shop floor cover daily and a 24 hour on call and trauma and stroke thrombolysis cover 7 days a week. There are also 18 resident doctors, and a well established majors nurse practitioner service within the department.The hospital, opened in 1997, provides an excellent environment for patients and staff. The department sees over 43,000 patients annually with the activity increasing during the summer holiday season. There is excellent support from the other hospital specialties including anaesthetics, paediatrics, radiology, primary PCI in hours and 24/7 Stroke Thrombolysis.

About us

The department is dedicated to supporting the development of their doctors and therefore study time and funding is available to successful applicant.Dorchester is a popular market town in an area of outstanding beauty close to the world heritage Purbeck coastline, served by frequent direct rail services to London and Bristol, with four regional airports within 90 minutes by road. There are excellent recreational amenities and good educational facilities are available in both the public and private sectors. The popular seaside holiday resort of Weymouth with its golden beaches and picturesque harbour is only 8 miles away and offers easy access to the Channel Islands and France.

West Dorset is well known for its stunning countryside and World Heritage coastline with opportunities for numerous outdoor pursuits. The local state schooling consistently performs at the top of the tables. Quality of life is a priority.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

Depending on experience £59,175 - £95,400 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

405-MD2669EDSD

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Job description Job responsibilities Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

Education, Quals & Training

Essential

• ALS, ATLS, APLS or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice is required

Desirable

• FRCEM/MCEM/MRCEM

Experience

Essential

• Four years full-time post graduate training (or equivalent gained on part-time or flexible basis).
• At least two years in specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee or in a relevant specialty.
• Recent & Significant experience in Emergency Medicine in the UK (or equivalent healthcare system) at F2 or SHO Level

Skills Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• Able to make safe assessment and treatment decisions for the core EM presentations.
• Possession of the clinical skills required to perform procedures such as cannulation, arterial blood gases, catheterisation etc
• Can perform ED specific skills such as ultrasound, wound management, chest drain placement etc.
• Can work independently and without supervision in an emergency department
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients
• Can give examples of teamwork

Audit

Desirable

• Evidence of QI or audit project work

Research

Desirable

• Knowledge of principles of research

Management

Desirable

• Knowledge of the NHS plan/modernisation agenda and the implications for service development
• Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust

Teaching

Desirable

• Evidence of teaching activities to Medical students and Doctors in training and the multidisciplinary team

Person Specification Education, Quals & Training Essential ALS, ATLS, APLS or equivalent Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice is required Desirable FRCEM/MCEM/MRCEM Experience Essential Four years full-time post graduate training (or equivalent gained on part-time or flexible basis). At least two years in specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee or in a relevant specialty. Recent & Significant experience in Emergency Medicine in the UK (or equivalent healthcare system) at F2 or SHO Level Skills Abilities and Knowledge Essential Able to make safe assessment and treatment decisions for the core EM presentations. Possession of the clinical skills required to perform procedures such as cannulation, arterial blood gases, catheterisation etc Can perform ED specific skills such as ultrasound, wound management, chest drain placement etc. Can work independently and without supervision in an emergency department Ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients Can give examples of teamwork Audit Desirable Evidence of QI or audit project work Research Desirable Knowledge of principles of research Management Desirable Knowledge of the NHS plan/modernisation agenda and the implications for service development Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust Teaching Desirable Evidence of teaching activities to Medical students and Doctors in training and the multidisciplinary team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)