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 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

Education

Essential

• Masters in construction / engineering or related filed

Desirable

• Masters in construction

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).

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

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

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 description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirablefor this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 11/11/2026.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Degree in Speech & Language Therapy
• Evidence of successful completion of training/specialist short courses up to Masters Degree or equivalent level, and relevant to area of clinical expertise
• Dysphagia competencies mapped to Enhanced level of the Royal College for Speech and Language Therapists Eating, Drinking and Swallowing Competency Framework, 2025.
• HCPC registration
• RCSLT Membership
• Member of Relevant CEN/SIG/PPG
• Knowledge and experience of working with patients who have a learning disability including a wide range of specialist assessment tools and procedures and therapeutic interventions
• Extensive experience of managing complex cases relevant to the area of expertise
• Understanding of key policies, documents, guidelines and legislation relevant to the role

Desirable

• Basic Counselling
• Knowledge of a range of research approaches
• Understanding of principles of change management

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post registration clinical experience relevant to the post including proven caseload management, time management skills and management of change
• Experience of audit / service evaluation
• Delivering highly specialist training to a range of audiences
• Supporting less experienced staff, including SLT Associate Practitioners, and SLT Student placements, inclusive of assessment, and experience of providing second opinions to SLTs and other professionals
• Demonstrable leadership experience

Desirable

• Delivering therapy through the medium of Welsh
• Supervision/line management of SLTs

Other

Essential

• Able to work in a variety of sites based upon service need
• Have a full drivers' licence and access to a car, to travel across the county in order to undertake home visits in a timely manner, whilst transporting necessary equipment
• Flexible approach to service needs and in responding to work pressures

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

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 description

Job responsibilities

Planning and organisation:

Perform urgent analyses as requested by clinicians, utilising the most appropriate methods, techniques or analysers to provide results as soon as possible, and telephone results as required

Plan own work schedules and those of BMS Trainees and MLAs, to ensure the results are issued from the laboratory efficiently

Maintain adequate stocks of reagents and consumables to ensure the service is always provided to specified standards. Inform Section Leader when stock is low. To include setting up electronic stock management under instruction from Senior staff and Managed Service Contractor.

Work in all areas of the laboratory, organising and prioritising different tasks, utilising specialist equipment where necessary

Analytical and judgement:

Advise other health care professionals of the technical/analytical validity of results using knowledge and experience, and to refer complex queries on to more qualified staff

To perform specialist haematology /transfusion investigations under the supervision of Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Run Haematology /Transfusion main line analysers and instrumentation according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), utilising knowledge and skills to authorise patient results.

Troubleshoot and perform frontline repair to Haematology /Transfusion analysers/automation in accordance with user manuals, within your own limits, to maintain an efficient service and to seek assistance from Senior staff when necessary

Determine the suitability of specimens and appropriateness for the test requested. When necessary, advise clinical colleagues of sample issues and the correct remedial actions to ensure the quality of results and patient care

Policy and Service development:

Authorise completed work in a timely manner so that results are available for other health care professionals to aid in their diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care of patients.

Work always in accordance with principles of best practice with reference to all national and local policies and guidelines

Ensure issues and problems are resolved satisfactorily and referred to the Section Leader as appropriate

To participate in annual Individual Performance Review.

To provide advice and assistance to junior BMS, Trainee BMS, and MLA staff and ensure staff work fully in compliance with laboratory procedures and policies

Patient and client care:

Interpret blood films using specialist knowledge. Report results in a timely manner, adding clinically relevant comments and inform the requesting clinician of abnormal or clinically significant results where a delay could compromise patient care.

People management and training:

Provide support for a specific area of the Laboratory, upon direction from Deputy Head or Head BMS, including Quality Management, Training, competency testing, Health and Safety.

Active participation in Continuing Professional Development and the maintenance of Health Professions Council registration

Information Technology and administrative duties:

Answer telephone enquiries regarding results and other general issues. To understand when to refer more complex queries are referred to Senior members of staff

Prioritise the telephoning of abnormal test results to the requestor, to enable timely action and intervention to aid the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients

Research and Development:

Follow SOPs, and aid in their review and amending as required. Be prepared to comment on your own work or work of the Department to improve service delivery

Provide cover for, within your own limits, for Senior staff in their absence and be prepared to work on your own when necessary.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Experince

Essential

• State Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• BSc In Biomedical Science or equivalent
• Experience of a high throughput Laboratory
• Experience of UKAS accreditation

Desirable

• Recent experience within Haematology and Blood Transfusion in an NHS laboratory
• Experience of using Quality Management System

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

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 description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification. If you have any specific questions you are welcome to contact us.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• A professional mental health qualification eg RMN, Social Work Degree or equivalent, BSc/Diploma in OT, SROT, Chartered Clinical Psychologist, on the appropriate professional body register and hold current registration with no restrictions.

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism Clinical Supervision qualification Training to level 3 in Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff Evidence of leadership/management training within a core service

Qualifications

Essential

• Substantial experience of managing a extensive and complex caseload of clients with a range of complex mental health problems.
• Working within a community mental health setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.
• Providing clinical supervision.
• Mentoring students in line with professional requirements

Desirable

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
• Participation in user involvement in services.
• Experience of delivering model based psychological therapy.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• An understanding of the NSF and Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements. CPA Process Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with clients experiencing a wide range of mental health problems. Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions. Able to plan creatively to maximise effectiveness of care plans, including complex multi-agency care plans Able to work independently and as part of a team Excellent clinical assessment skills. Ability to be mobile across a geographical area.

Desirable

• Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health Awareness of community structures and social care management responsibilities

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).

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 description

Job responsibilities

Were looking for someone with previous secretarial or office experience who communicates clearly, pays attention to detail and can prioritise work to meet deadlines.

Youll bring a helpful, professional approach to patient enquiries and handle sensitive information with care. Previous NHS experience is desirable but not essential.

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

Person Specification

Application form and interview

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level standard English Language at Grade A - C (or equivalent)
• Previous Secretarial/Office experience
• Demonstrate an understanding of customer care/ability to work with sensitive and confidential information
• Good standard of written and verbal communication at all levels
• Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure to ensure deadlines are achieved
• Organisational skills and a flexible approach to work

Desirable

• NVQ 2 in Business Administration
• Experience of using MS Office, particularly MS Word and Outlook
• Experience of using Hospital systems

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 description

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post registration qualification in HIV
• BSc in Adult Nursing
• Physical assessment and history taking
• NMC registration

Desirable

• Non-medical prescribing or willingness to undertake
• Counselling skills
• Experience in HIV and sexual and reproductive health

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years working within HIV services as Band 6
• Experience/knowledge of managing patients with adherence issues
• Up to date knowledge of HIV medication and treatments

Desirable

• Experience managing complex cases and liaising with health and social care professional

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

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)

Job summary

This is an exciting time to join the Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation team at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL), one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in the NHS. We are seeking an exceptional and experienced pharmacy leader to join our senior Pharmacy Leadership Team as Associate Chief Pharmacist. The role will support the strategic leadership of a large and diverse pharmacy service, delivering care across multiple hospital sites and serving a population of over one million people.

Working in partnership with the Chief Pharmacist, you will provide senior strategic and operational leadership across clinical, operational and specialist pharmacy services. You will play a key role in shaping and delivering the future direction of pharmacy and medicines optimisation, ensuring high-quality, patient-centred services that support the Trust's ambitions for outstanding care, education, research and innovation.

This is a unique opportunity to influence service development at Trust, system and regional level, leading major transformation programmes and helping to shape the future workforce, digital agenda and models of pharmacy care within one of the largest hospital pharmacy services in the region.

Main duties of the job

The Associate Chief Pharmacist is a key member of the Pharmacy Leadership Team and will work closely with the Chief Pharmacist to provide strategic and operational leadership across all areas of Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide visible leadership for a large multi-disciplinary pharmacy workforce and contribute to the overall strategic direction of the department.
• - Lead the development, implementation and delivery of pharmacy strategies, improvement programmes and transformation initiatives aligned to Trust and system priorities.
• - Support the safe, effective and cost-efficient delivery of clinical, operational and specialist pharmacy services.
• - Lead on service redesign, workforce development and innovation programmes that improve patient care and productivity.
• - Provide professional leadership on cost-improvement and expert advice to senior clinicians, executives and external stakeholders on pharmacy and medicines-related matters.
• - Represent the Trust at local, regional and national forums and deputise for the Chief Pharmacist as required.
• - Ensure pharmacy services continue to meet relevant professional, regulatory and governance standards whilst fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Associate Chief Pharmacist will support the Chief Pharmacist in providing strategic leadership for Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation services across University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. The post holder will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering the long-term vision and strategy for pharmacy services, ensuring alignment with Trust objectives, Integrated Care System priorities and national policy.

The post holder will provide leadership across clinical, operational and specialist pharmacy services, ensuring services remain safe, innovative, responsive and sustainable. They will be responsible for driving service transformation, quality improvement and workforce development initiatives that support improved patient outcomes and operational performance.

Working closely with senior clinical and managerial colleagues, the post holder will lead complex programmes of work, develop business cases, contribute to financial planning and support delivery of cost improvement and productivity programmes whilst maintaining high standards of quality and patient safety.

The Associate Chief Pharmacist will provide professional leadership to senior pharmacy staff and support the development of future leaders, ensuring succession planning, education and workforce development remain key priorities. They will champion innovation and service modernisation and work collaboratively with colleagues across organisational and professional boundaries to deliver improved models of care.

The post holder will be a senior representative of the pharmacy profession within the Trust and wider healthcare system, influencing strategic decision-making and contributing to regional and national pharmacy agendas. The role includes deputising for the Chief Pharmacist as required and providing assurance to senior leaders regarding service quality, governance, operational performance and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will join UHL during a period of significant opportunity and transformation, including major digital developments, infrastructure investment, service redesign and evolving models of medicines optimisation. They will play a central role in ensuring pharmacy services are positioned to meet the future needs of patients, staff and the wider health economy.

Person Specification

Communication

Essential

• Be able to provide highly complex information on both clinical pharmacy and financial issues and impart knowledge to all levels of healthcare professionals (up to and including senior consultants/professor/executive director level)
• Be able to provide highly complex information on medicines use and financial issues to multidisciplinary groups involving staff outside of Pharmacy (e.g. Medicines Optimisation Committee, APC, Trust Management Teams, Clinical Executive)
• Be able to provide highly complex information on clinical pharmacy issues to national organisations and at national/international conferences.
• Be able to use presentational aids. Be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with staff and patients.

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to BPharm / MPharm/ BSc (Pharmacy) or equivalent
• Professional Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
• Postgraduate diploma in a relevant Pharmacy discipline (eg Clinical, General Pharmacy Practice) or equivalent experience
• Specialist higher degree or portfolio of experience at senior managerial level

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in business or management

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working in NHS hospitals at a senior level e.g. Deputy Chief Pharmacist
• Experience of working with senior healthcare professionals outside of Pharmacy to achieve cross -Trust developments.
• Significant experience of managing a large number of staff
• Experience of managing teams.
• Significant experience of performing and supervising projects
• Understanding of change management approaches demonstrating experience of leading change programmes, including engagement with stake holders
• Ability to manage and influence challenging and complex clinical and performance issues.

Planning and Organization

Essential

• Be able to formulate long term strategic plans for the effective development of clinical pharmacy services

EDI

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
• Be flexible in responding to demands of the service
• Be able to concentrate on highly complex matters (drug use evaluations, drug query answering, clinical prescription review, checking of dispensed prescriptions) despite frequent interruptions.
• Be methodical in approach.
• Have experience of disciplinary matters and be able to impart results from them to staff in an appropriate and considered manner.
• Demonstrate emotional maturity and resilience when dealing with complex issues

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Come and join our busy and friendly radiology department at London North West University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The post holder will be required to fully participate in the service provision. You will be required to participate in all out of hours services.

The post holder will need to demonstrate expertise and knowledge in Radiology and should hold a cannulating certificate.

Specialty modality experience is prefered for this post, but an exception may be made for a suitably outstanding candidate.

The role also requires good communication skills, multidisciplinary teamworking and the ability to supervise and train other staff and students.

Main duties of the job

To work within a team of radiographic and clerical staff within the Trust.

To provide a high standard of expertise and care, and lead areas of the department in the absence of the Modality Superintendent.

To provide a diagnostic imaging service in areas where trained both in and out of normal working hours and help facilitate learning for students and less experienced staff.Only candidates with the legal right to work in UK will be considered.

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 have a new community diagnostic centre which opened in early 2024 at the Ealing site

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

• Current HCPC Registration
• Bsc or equivalent in radiography

Desirable

• Attendance at relevant study days and courses.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of A&E, theatre and out of hours work
• Good knowledge of all general aspects of radiography & evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Experience of teaching and training students and other new members of staff

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Good written & verbal communication
• Ability to teach & lead others
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to use initiative.
• Understanding of team work.

Desirable

• Knowledge of QA testing
• RPS Trained
• Imaging Group such as TIG, GIRSIG or Association of Paediatric Radiographers
• Member of a specialist

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

About Us

Welcome to TrustMed Pharmacy, where patient safety and compassionate care are fundamental to our mission.

We are currently seeking a dedicated Student bank dispenser to join our dynamic pharmacy team. If you're passionate about providing efficient, accurate, and safe pharmaceutical services within a supportive environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Join us in our commitment to delivering exceptional patient care working with University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.

Main duties of the job

Your Objectives

As a dispenser at TrustMed Pharmacy, your primary objective will be to ensure the timely and accurate dispensing of medications for our outpatient population. Working collaboratively with our team, you will play a crucial role in maintaining stock control, replenishing supplies, and upholding the highest standards of cleanliness and organisation within the dispensary. By fulfilling these objectives, you will contribute to our overarching goal of providing efficient, accurate, and safe patient care.

About us

Your Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary and professional fees paid, we offer:

Generous holiday allowance to support your work-life balance

Opportunity for funded training courses to enhance your professional development

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Variable dependant on age pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

358-8334215-TMP

Job locations

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your Responsibilities

Your responsibilities as a dispenser will include:

Dispensing and issuing medications, including controlled drugs and oral cytotoxic agents, for outpatient prescriptions

Maintaining accurate stock control of medications and ensuring timely replenishment of sundries

Participating in the organisation of the dispensary to uphold cleanliness and compliance standards

Collaborating with the pharmacy team to facilitate efficient workflow and contribute to the overall success of TrustMed Pharmacy

Job description Job responsibilities Your Responsibilities Your responsibilities as a dispenser will include: Dispensing and issuing medications, including controlled drugs and oral cytotoxic agents, for outpatient prescriptions Maintaining accurate stock control of medications and ensuring timely replenishment of sundries Participating in the organisation of the dispensary to uphold cleanliness and compliance standards Collaborating with the pharmacy team to facilitate efficient workflow and contribute to the overall success of TrustMed Pharmacy

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy or equivalent qualification recognised by GPhC.
• Recognised Medicines Counter Assistant qualification

Desirable

• MPharm student

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of having worked in a community pharmacy.
• Understanding of near misses and dispensing incidents.

Desirable

• Experience of working in outpatient pharmacy.
• Experience of counselling patients on their medicines.
• Understanding of pharmacy services.
• Experience in stock management.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a team.
• Applies instructions.
• Ability to work under pressure and at an appropriately fast pace.
• IT literate.
• Excellent patient and customer service skills.
• Responsive to feedback with willingness to reflect and make changes
• Attention to detail.
• Works with diligence and a high degree of accuracy.

Desirable

• Ability to adapt to change
• Ability to maintain concentration in a busy environment.
• Open to change and improvements.

Aptitude

Essential

• Responsible and professional attitude.
• Friendly and approachable.
• Positive attitude.
• Flexibility in working to meet patient and business needs.
• Reliable and punctual.

Desirable

• Willingness to learn and develop.

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy or equivalent qualification recognised by GPhC. Recognised Medicines Counter Assistant qualification Desirable MPharm student Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of having worked in a community pharmacy. Understanding of near misses and dispensing incidents. Desirable Experience of working in outpatient pharmacy. Experience of counselling patients on their medicines. Understanding of pharmacy services. Experience in stock management. Skills and Abilities Essential Strong communication skills Ability to work in a team. Applies instructions. Ability to work under pressure and at an appropriately fast pace. IT literate. Excellent patient and customer service skills. Responsive to feedback with willingness to reflect and make changes Attention to detail. Works with diligence and a high degree of accuracy. Desirable Ability to adapt to change Ability to maintain concentration in a busy environment. Open to change and improvements. Aptitude Essential Responsible and professional attitude. Friendly and approachable. Positive attitude. Flexibility in working to meet patient and business needs. Reliable and punctual. Desirable Willingness to learn and develop.

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

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Manchester Local Care Organisation (MLCO) is a partnership Organisation established 1st April 2018 to provide and manage integrated community health and social care across the city of Manchester.

MLCO's vision is 'Leading local care, improving lives in Manchester, with you'. We want to support people to live healthy, independent, fulfilling lives and be part of a thriving and supportive community. We want people to have fair and equitable access to health and social care services, receiving effective, safe, compassionate care, closer to their homes. The Manchester Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Service is a city-wide service and it part of Adult and Specialists Services the Central locality.

The post holder will deliver nursing care and asset-based support to children and young people who are diagnosed with haemoglobinopathies and rare Anaemias.Nursing care will be delivered in settings where children and young people are including home, educational places or other social or culturally appropriate places. The postholder will collaborate with and support families , teachers and other professionals to ensure that information relating to a child's health condition is understood and adjustments are made to allow the child and young person to participate and be involved in social and educational opportunities

Main duties of the job

Deliver specialist Paediatric nursing care in a community setting to caseload of children and young people diagnosed with haemoglobinopathies and rare Anaemias

Provide genetic counselling to child & families affected by Haemoglobinopathy Disorders.

Provide Self-care management plans for children ,alongside School Care Plans.

Provide a community-based phlebotomy service to support the efficiency of community-based screening and care of children and the new-born to establish haemoglobinopathy status.

Establish an education and health care support facility for affected children and their families and provide continued care and education.

Actively work in partnership with patients and parents ensuring that parents/carers are confident and competent in caring for their child at home.

Liaise with hospital ward staff when children are admitted to hospital to support discharge planning

Contribute to performance data to reflect and report the productivity, service activities and disease prevalence.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

349-LCOD-8308106-RL4

Job locations

The Manchester Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia Centre

352,Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9NL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Job description Job responsibilities IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading. Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone. What is a DBS Check? A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role: Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role. Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists. Who Needs a DBS Check Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role. The Costs for a DBS At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred. For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december DBS Update Service Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Achieved Grade/Degree/Diploma
• Experience in Paediatric Nursing/Years
• Experience of Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia Disorders
• Car Driver

Desirable

• Community Nursing Experience
• Genetic Risk Assessment & Counselling Qualification
• Interest in Haemoglobinopathies
• Safeguarding Experience

Person Specification Essential Essential Achieved Grade/Degree/Diploma Experience in Paediatric Nursing/Years Experience of Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia Disorders Car Driver Desirable Community Nursing Experience Genetic Risk Assessment & Counselling Qualification Interest in Haemoglobinopathies Safeguarding Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Manchester Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia Centre

352,Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Manchester Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia Centre

352,Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The post holder will provide a responsive and efficient administrative service to meet the needs of the team. The post holder will use their reason, intellect and judgement to work on their own initiative to deal with matters on behalf of their manager.

Main duties of the job

Aim of the role: The post holder will be expected to support their team, department, and organisation to achieve the Trusts Values in their day-to-day work. These are the 5Ps: Putting people first Prioritising quality Being progressive, innovative, and continually improve Being professional and honest Promoting what is possible independence, opportunity, and choice. The post holder will achieve this by: The post holder will provide a responsive and efficient administrative service to meet the needs of the team. The post holder will use their reason, intellect and judgement to work on their own initiative to deal with matters on behalf of their manager.

About us

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£15.93 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

VWX-BAN-002284

Job locations

Various/Trust Wide

London

London

IG11 7LZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for experienced Medical Secretaries, to join NELFT bank, who are able to work flexibly on an ‘as and when’ basis.

We are looking for temporary staff with previous experience of working in a busy office environment, excellent organisation, communication and administration skills with previous experience working as a Medical Secretary.

The successful candidate will have experience of usingRio, audio typing and will provide a responsive and efficient administrative service to meet the needs of the team. They will use their reason, intellect and judgement to work on their own initiative, and be an effective decision maker, who is able to prioritise own workload whilst responding to interruptions.

Please note that whilst hours are flexible on bank, admin shifts are usually required within office hours, Monday – Friday. The majority of available roles require for staff to work in person in the office.

Duties outlined below include but are not limited to:

• Manage the diary and make decisions on behalf of the Manager in prioritising and re-arranging diary commitments.
• Open and sort incoming emails and other post in a timely manner, and where appropriate, personally prepare and send responses to correspondence.
• Undertake word processing of all documents to a high standard, in an agreed Trust style and using an appropriate referencing system.
• Utilise advanced level IT skills to create reports and presentations.
• Prioritise own workload on a day-to-day basis to ensure that deadlines are met.
• Act as a central point of contact for external and internal callers, making judgements regarding appropriate dissemination of key information.
• Coordinate administrative arrangements relating to reporting requirements, to include the collation and presentation of documentation, preparing evidence and ensuring information is up to date.
• Oversee the facilitation and administration of meetings/panels, including the production of agendas and coordination of papers, ensuring that key documents are available within defined timescales.
• Propose and implement changes to working practices to reflect the needs of the Service.
• Act as delegated authority for procurement processes, using electronic order and approval systems.

We operate a Temporary Staffing service and offer our Bank Staff excellent benefits including:

• Competitive hourly rates and weekly pay;
• Access to paid annual leave and statutory sick pay;
• My Trust Benefits discount scheme;
• Access to the NHS pension scheme;
• Paid mandatory training;
• Flexibility of hours/location;
• Priority over agency staff for booking shifts;
• Opportunity to apply for permanent posts.

The full description of duties can be found in the attached job description.

For more information about working on the Temporary Staffing Bank please contact the Temporary Staffing Team on 0300 300 1530.

Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for experienced Medical Secretaries, to join NELFT bank, who are able to work flexibly on an ‘as and when’ basis. We are looking for temporary staff with previous experience of working in a busy office environment, excellent organisation, communication and administration skills with previous experience working as a Medical Secretary. The successful candidate will have experience of usingRio, audio typing and will provide a responsive and efficient administrative service to meet the needs of the team. They will use their reason, intellect and judgement to work on their own initiative, and be an effective decision maker, who is able to prioritise own workload whilst responding to interruptions. Please note that whilst hours are flexible on bank, admin shifts are usually required within office hours, Monday – Friday. The majority of available roles require for staff to work in person in the office. Duties outlined below include but are not limited to: Manage the diary and make decisions on behalf of the Manager in prioritising and re-arranging diary commitments. Open and sort incoming emails and other post in a timely manner, and where appropriate, personally prepare and send responses to correspondence. Undertake word processing of all documents to a high standard, in an agreed Trust style and using an appropriate referencing system. Utilise advanced level IT skills to create reports and presentations. Prioritise own workload on a day-to-day basis to ensure that deadlines are met. Act as a central point of contact for external and internal callers, making judgements regarding appropriate dissemination of key information. Coordinate administrative arrangements relating to reporting requirements, to include the collation and presentation of documentation, preparing evidence and ensuring information is up to date. Oversee the facilitation and administration of meetings/panels, including the production of agendas and coordination of papers, ensuring that key documents are available within defined timescales. Propose and implement changes to working practices to reflect the needs of the Service. Act as delegated authority for procurement processes, using electronic order and approval systems. We operate a Temporary Staffing service and offer our Bank Staff excellent benefits including: Competitive hourly rates and weekly pay; Access to paid annual leave and statutory sick pay; My Trust Benefits discount scheme; Access to the NHS pension scheme; Paid mandatory training; Flexibility of hours/location; Priority over agency staff for booking shifts; Opportunity to apply for permanent posts. The full description of duties can be found in the attached job description. For more information about working on the Temporary Staffing Bank please contact the Temporary Staffing Team on 0300 300 1530.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - Working in a busy office environment.
• - Significant administrative experience.
• - Creating and maintaining office systems.
• - Handling sensitive and confidential information.
• - An awareness of NHS priorities and Issues.
• - Good working knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
• - Update and maintain efficient administration systems.
• - Maintain confidentiality/data.

Desirable

• - Able to use own initiative and make decisions on behalf of others.
• - Able to analyse systems and improve services

Person Specification Qualifications Essential - Working in a busy office environment. - Significant administrative experience. - Creating and maintaining office systems. - Handling sensitive and confidential information. - An awareness of NHS priorities and Issues. - Good working knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access. - Update and maintain efficient administration systems. - Maintain confidentiality/data. Desirable - Able to use own initiative and make decisions on behalf of others. - Able to analyse systems and improve services

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

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Various/Trust Wide

London

London

IG11 7LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Various/Trust Wide

London

London

IG11 7LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The London Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Hub (BCSP) is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and dynamic Biomedical Scientist to join and support our laboratory team.

The department is accredited by both UKAS and SQAS and delivers the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme across London through the analysis of Faecal Immunochemical Tests (FIT) using state-of-the-art automated technology.

The NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme, London Programme Hub comprises of four modalities: Laboratory, National Call Centre, Administration, and Print Room.

The successful applicant must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist and hold the IBMS Specialist Portfolio qualification, or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience.

Candidates should have significant experience working within a Clinical Biochemistry or Blood Sciences laboratory and a proven track record of staff supervision. Experience in quality management activities, including quality assurance, audit, and service improvement, is also essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-quality, patient-focused screening service that plays a vital role in the early detection and prevention of bowel cancer across London.

Main duties of the job

Specialist Biomedical Scientist

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), to join the London NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Hub at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust.

The NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme, London Programme Hub, serves a population of over 9 million within London Clinical Commissioning Group and coordinates the activities of up to 8 Screening Centres, for Faecal Immunochemical Testing (FIT).

We are a fully accredited Laboratory (UKAS ISO 15189:2012) and a department that comprises four modalities: Laboratory, National Call Centre, Administration, and Print Room.

The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent, be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Biomedical Scientist and have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio (Clinical Chemistry) or have equivalent years of experience. Evidence of continual professional development (CPD) will be expected to be demonstrated at interview.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist

Desirable

• Undertaken supervisory or management courses/experience in line management

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Minimum two years experience working as a Biomedical Scientist
• Ability to show flexibility by performing multiple tasks under pressure
• Participation in UKAS inspections

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Experience of identifying and troubleshooting instrument errors

HEART Values

Essential

• Demonstrate commitment to HEART values

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

To assist the Senior Business Support Officer in providing an efficient business support function within the Musculoskeletal service at Altrincham Hospital.

To work collaboratively with colleagues, partners, patients and other stakeholders to meet service need and deliver efficient admin support.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will input data onto EMIS Web in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy of the information.

The post holder will carry out a range of clerical duties including photocopying, scanning, and emailing.

The post holder will follow the documented processes for new referrals and log them in the appropriate manner.

The post holder will maintain office supplies/stationery, reporting any faults/problems to the MSK admin supervisor where appropriate.

The post holder will participate in Team/Service meetings as required.

The post holder will carry out reception duties, including meeting and greeting patients, booking appointments and answering the telephone.

The post holder will take telephone messages accurately and ensure they are passed to the appropriate person in a timely manner.

The post holder will respond to e-mail requests and messages and ensure they are passed to the appropriate person in a timely manner.

The post holder will download information from the intranet and internet, including clinical website, for the team and / or the Team Leader as required.

This job description is not exhaustive but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required at times. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to shape your career.With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you're part of something bigger from day one.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-LCOD-8336159-RL4

Job locations

Trafford General Hospital

Moorside Road

Urmston

M41 5SL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Job description Job responsibilities IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading. Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone. What is a DBS Check? A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role: Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role. Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists. Who Needs a DBS Check Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role. The Costs for a DBS At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred. For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december DBS Update Service Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• NVQ 2 in Business Administration or equivalent
• GCSE grade C or equivalent in Maths and English
• Experience of working in a team and achieving collective goals.
• Ability to share knowledge with colleagues within the team
• IT skills and knowledge of software packages
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of colleagues, providing and receiving routine information either verbally or in writing.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels
• Clerical experience including reception duties
• Understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to deal effectively with client concerns and queries in the absence of health professionals
• Friendly, clear and approachable manner
• Ability to manage time and prioritise in a busy clinical environment
• Ability to work hours across Tuesday to Friday including a Wednesday evening to 7pm

Desirable

• Ability to drive or travel across trust footprint when required
• Typing qualification
• Experience of using EMIS Web
• Previous clinical experience in the NHS

Person Specification Essential Essential NVQ 2 in Business Administration or equivalent GCSE grade C or equivalent in Maths and English Experience of working in a team and achieving collective goals. Ability to share knowledge with colleagues within the team IT skills and knowledge of software packages Ability to communicate effectively with a range of colleagues, providing and receiving routine information either verbally or in writing. Ability to establish effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels Clerical experience including reception duties Understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to deal effectively with client concerns and queries in the absence of health professionals Friendly, clear and approachable manner Ability to manage time and prioritise in a busy clinical environment Ability to work hours across Tuesday to Friday including a Wednesday evening to 7pm Desirable Ability to drive or travel across trust footprint when required Typing qualification Experience of using EMIS Web Previous clinical experience in the NHS

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trafford General Hospital

Moorside Road

Urmston

M41 5SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trafford General Hospital

Moorside Road

Urmston

M41 5SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + make a difference for every patient You will be a vital member of the team, working to support our Central Sterile Services Department Manager, in the provision of a safe and effective decontamination and sterile supplies service to all departments within the hospital. Joinig our Bank means you get to pick up shifts as and when they're convenient for you. Shifts start at either 7.30am or 10am. You will esnure that every medical device is prepared fit for the purpose prior to patient use and undertaking tasks involved with the decontamination process i.e. cleaning, checking, packing, assembling, sterilising and distribution of medical devices. To hear more about our Barlborogh hospital please watch the video below:

Main duties of the job

As a Sterile Services Technician you will support the Manager of TSSU Department in the provision of a safe and effective decontamination and sterile supplies service to all departments within the hospital.

.Duties include but are not limited to:

• Participate in all duties in accordance with departmental work schedules i.e. cleaning, checking, assembling, packing, sterilisation and distribution.
• To report all defects identified in theatre trays and instruments to the TSSU manager.
• To ensure that all relevant daily validation testing is undertaken and recorded on the appropriate documentation in compliance with local policies and procedures, or delegate this to an appropriately trained member of the team.
• To be responsible for identifying and checking all returned instruments and equipment as specified on the tray specification sheet
• To undertake quality checks for cleanliness and completeness of equipment before distribution
• Prepare and record appropriate documentation e.g. labelling and recording for traceability.
• To ensure that PPE is always used as appropriate in line with policy
• To ensure that universal precautions are maintained and processes follow infection control guidance.
• To maintain security of the decontamination equipment and chemicals in accordance with departments policy.

About us

• Experience working as a Sterile service technician or in a TSSU department
• comfortable working within a team environment
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• You have your Hepatitis B and TB vaccination or willing to get them, This is a requirement for the role

What you can expect in return

• Being part of a friendly and supportive team
• Support with career opportunities if desired
• The flexibility to pick up shifts that fit around your other commitments

To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions contact [email protected] in our friendly resourcing team, or call 07753313395. We will contact all shortlisted candidate but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are one of the UK largest independent sector healthcare providers and work in close partnership with the NHS to deliver more than 50 services throughout the UK. We provide high quality specialist care and excellent results for more than 50,000 patients each year.

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + make a difference for every patient You will be a vital member of the team, working to support our Central Sterile Services Department Manager, in the provision of a safe and effective decontamination and sterile supplies service to all departments within the hospital. Joinig our Bank means you get to pick up shifts as and when they're convenient for you. Shifts start at either 7.30am or 10am. You will esnure that every medical device is prepared fit for the purpose prior to patient use and undertaking tasks involved with the decontamination process i.e. cleaning, checking, packing, assembling, sterilising and distribution of medical devices. To hear more about our Barlborogh hospital please watch the video below:

Person Specification

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Job summary

Salary Available Upon Request

4 to 6 Sessions | Salaried or Salaried with a View to Partnership

We are looking to recruit a motivated and compassionate GP to join our friendly team for 4 to 6 sessions per week, either as a salaried GP or salaried GP with a view to partnership.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, forward-thinking training practice where you will be valued as part of a collaborative clinical team.

We are keen to welcome a GP who is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care and who would like to develop their own clinical interests within a supportive practice environment.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide general medical services to our patient population, including:

• Assessing, diagnosing and managing a wide range of acute and chronic conditions

• Providing appropriate treatment, prescribing and referral

• Working collaboratively with the wider practice and multidisciplinary team

• Participating in clinical meetings and practice development

• Contributing to the education and training of students and trainees, where appropriate

• Maintaining high standards of clinical documentation, governance and patient confidentiality

There will be opportunities to develop individual areas of clinical interest, including:

• LARC fitting

• Minor surgery

• Joint injections

• Teaching and training roles

About us

St Thomas Surgery has around 13,000 patients and is a well-established, forward-thinking and successful training practice with a dynamic and supportive partnership.

We operate from one main surgery and two branch surgeries, one of which is a dispensing surgery, serving a diverse and engaged patient population.

There are currently 4 partners and 3 salaried GPs, working alongside practice nurses and HCAs.

St Thomas Surgery is situated in the market town of Haverfordwest, in the stunning coastal county of Pembrokeshire. The surgery offers the opportunity to combine rewarding clinical work with an excellent quality of life. With beautiful beaches, great schools and a welcoming community, this is an ideal location for GPs seeking a better worklife balance.

We are proud to be a training practice for Cardiff and Swansea medical students, F2 doctors and GP Registrars.

We offer:

• 6 weeks annual leave and 1 week study leave, pro rata

• Weekly protected teaching sessions

• Mentorship for newly qualified GPs

• A collaborative learning environment

• Flexible working arrangements to support worklife balance

• Support with visa applications for GPs requiring sponsorship

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our working day is split into 2 clinical sessions. Salaried GPs work a 1:4 duty session, and the cover for Friday afternoons are shared out equally.

The successful applicant will be expected to:

• Provide safe, effective and patient-centred care within their professional competence

• Make appropriate referrals and liaise with secondary care and other healthcare professionals

• Participate in clinical governance, audit and significant event reviews

• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records

• Contribute to practice meetings and service development

• Support the teaching and training of medical students, F2 doctors and GP Registrars, as appropriate

• Maintain continuing professional development and keep up to date with relevant clinical guidance

• Work effectively as part of the wider practice team

• Maintain professional standards and patient confidentiality

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in primary care

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCGP or equivalent
• Registered with the GMC
• Right to work in the UK

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Join our dynamic and compassionate Community Perinatal Mental Health Team in Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner, where you will play a pivotal role in supporting women and birthing people experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties during pregnancy and in their postnatal period.

If you are passionate about maternal mental health, early intervention, and making a lasting impact on the birthing population and their families, this is an opportunity to grow your career in a forward-thinking and supportive environment.

This role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Service. The Team's base is at Resource house in Wokingham where you are surrounded by local cafs and shops. The role combines both remote, community and office working with hot desking bases across Berkshire.

Main duties of the job

• In this rewarding role, you will act as a Care Coordinator, delivering high-quality, trauma-informed, and evidence-based interventions to birthing people and their families at a crucial stage of life.

• You'll undertake comprehensive specialist assessments, develop collaborative care plans, and provide or transfer into therapeutic interventions that promote recovery, resilience, and positive parent-infant relationships.

• You will be working autonomously and collaboratively within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team--including other MH practitioners' psychiatrists, psychologists, mental health wellbeing practitioner's nursery nurses and support workers and closely linked to specialist midwives, health visitors, other community MH teams and social care partners.

• You'll contribute your expertise to risk management, safeguarding, and case formulation. You'll also liaise closely with maternity services, health visiting, adult MH services, primary care, and community agencies to ensure seamless, holistic care and recovery in the community.

About us

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

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

1. You must be a Registered Mental Nurse (RMN) or Social Worker to apply for this role.

1. Experience of working effectively with a range of professional staff and external agencies.

1. Knowledge and experience of working in a care environment and with service users who have complex mental health needs.

1. Experience of working effectively in a multidisciplinary team and multi-agency environment.

1. A passion for supporting patients and their families recovery in the community with strong support plans that support long term stability.

1. The ability to independently manage and organise personal workload and identify in-efficiencies that support overall improvements of personal workload and of the team.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Victoria Derrett on 0300 365 2000 or email: [email protected] wholl be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications or training

Essential

• Hold a relevant professional qualification at diploma or degree level i.e. RMN, SW

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Specialist knowledge acquired through training in a specialised discipline

Previous Experience

Desirable

• Experience in working with women during the perinatal period and able to demonstrate some experience/interest of working with women experiencing perinatal mental health issues
• Experience of clinically supervising junior and unqualified staff and mentoring students
• Substantial experience of managing a busy workload/caseload and be able to demonstrate significant knowledge, skills and some experience in working within the field of perinatal mental health

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of the health and social care systems and operating frameworks, clinical observations and the Mental Health Act
• Experience of working effectively in a multidisciplinary team and multi-agency environment
• Competent IT skills and the ability to navigate around various systems and software packages (such as outlook, databases, MS office and the internet)
• Ability to work effectively in a team, work on own initiative, work unsupervised and manage own workload

Desirable

• Able to empathise, be supportive and sensitive to the needs of others as well as being able to cope with distressing circumstances

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Must hold a clean driving licence and be able and willing to travel both within Berkshire and to other locations as directed to meet the needs of the service

Desirable

• Manage difficult situations with service users that have complex perinatal mental health and challenging behaviours

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).

Job summary

Are you an experienced doctor in education and simulation, looking to enhance your experience, skills and knowledge in educational theory and practice?

The Resuscitation & Simulation Department at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint a Teaching Clinician to join our team of educators.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, innovative, highly respected educational department within the Medical Director's Office portfolio. The successful applicant will be actively delivering clinical skills, high fidelity clinical simulation to medical students and foundation doctors. There is also an excellent opportunity for personal, professional and faculty development.

Main duties of the job

UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

The post is for 1 years and the successful candidate will;

• Deliver high quality teaching for medical students and junior doctors within the Trust.
• The post holder will deliver postgraduate teaching for Foundation Programme trainees based in the west of the region and those at the Royal Derby Hospital.
• Plan, support and contribute to the agreed programmes in conjunction with the Foundation Programme Directors and the Simulation & Clinical Skills Tutors.

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

o Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership developmento On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.o A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

o We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.o We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.o An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.o Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.o Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.o We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.o We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Job description

Job responsibilities

See job description and person spec.

• Deliver high quality teaching for medical students and junior doctors within the Trust.
• Support the on-going development of undergraduate teaching for medical students in accordance with their curriculum.
• Plan, support and contribute to the agreed programmes in conjunction with the Foundation Programme Directors and the Simulation & Clinical Skills Tutors.
• Delivery of advanced clinical simulation for foundation doctors.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Advanced Life Support Provider
• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice at time of application

Desirable

• PGcert Medical Education
• Advanced Life Support Instructor
• Certificate in Medical Education, MRCP / MRCS Anesthetic exams/ RCGP

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in the specialty.
• Experience in teaching either undergraduate medical students or post graduate trainees by various methods
• Experienced in making clinical decisions and managing risk.

Desirable

• Minimum 1 year NHS Experience
• Experience with simulation scenario development at either undergraduate or postgraduate level

Admin, Audit and Research Experience

Essential

• Evidence and experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students o
• Ability to and experience of teaching clinical skills
• Experience of and commitment to clinical audit and/or Quality Improvement Projects (QIP)
• Evidence and ability to assess and apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice
• Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty

Desirable

• Any teaching courses or qualifications.
• Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates

Experience

Essential

• Relevant acute experience
• Experience with the delivery of acute simulation
• Experience with simulation scenario design and development

Desirable

• Experience in simulation faculty development
• Previous experience with simulation training or leading a simulation scenario.

Skills

Essential

• Effective communication and debriefing skills
• Current clinical skills

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

At Charlotte Keel Medical Practice, no two days are the same. You'll be right at the heart of a diverse and fast-moving inner-city healthcare service, supporting over 19,000 patients from all walks of life. Whether you're helping someone access urgent care or providing calm support in emotionally charged moments, your actions will shape someone's day, for the better.

The Health Navigation Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day supervision, coordination, and performance of the Health Navigation Team within Patient Services. The role ensures the effective delivery of high-quality patient navigation, appointment management, and patient access services. The post holder will provide operational leadership, oversee workload management, maintain service standards, and support the development and wellbeing of Health Navigators.

Working within a job-share arrangement, the Health Navigation Supervisor will provide flexible leadership across morning and afternoon shifts, ensuring seamless continuity of service, patient safety, and an outstanding patient experience throughout the operational day.

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

Main duties of the job

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for people who share our passion for the NHS and delivering "patient care by people who care".

• Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) including Englishand Mathematics
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and digital systems
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Significant experience in a patient-facing customer service or healthcare administration role
• Experience of supervising, mentoring or leading a team
• Experience managing competing priorities and operational pressures in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Experience handling complex or challenging patient interactions
• Significant experienceusing clinical systems such as EMIS Web within a GP Practice or Primary Care setting.
• Experience using AccuRx or equivalent digital patient communication platforms.
• Experience of managing patient access, appointment systems and clinical workflows.
• Experience supporting a busy patient-facing reception or contact centre environment.
• Experience handling patient complaints, concerns and service recovery conversations.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive team culture
• Act as a visible leader and role model within Patient Services
• Self-motivated and organised
• Committed to delivering high-quality patient care and service excellence

About us

Why Join Our Team?

Make a Lasting Impact

• Provide supervision and line management of the Health Navigation Team
• Work closely with clinical colleagues to respond to changes in demand, patient needs and operational pressures.
• Be part of a service built on kindness, hope, and respect

Supportive, Collaborative Culture

• You'll join a team that has your back: mentoring, supporting and developing one another

Professional growth and recognition

• We support your professional development with supervision, CPD and training
• As an Employee Ownership Trust, you're a co-owner empowered to shape the future of our organisation and take part in decision-making
• High energy, High reward.If you like being on the go and making a tangible difference, you'll thrive here

Recognising Your Value

• Salary £14.41- £15.07 per hour
• Full time, 37.5 hrs per week working Monday to Friday. The role involves a rotating shift pattern, with shifts starting from 07:45 and finishing at 18:45
• Generous annual leave, NHS pension and discretionary annual bonus
• Wellbeing support, NHS discounts, cycle to work scheme, and Employee Assistance Programme

Join a Leading Social Enterprise

As part of BrisDoc, an employee-owned social enterprise, you'll be empowered as a co-owner to shape the future of healthcare delivery. We're deeply committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, sustainability and innovation. Ensuring your career grows in a direction aligned with your values.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience £14.41 - £15.07 per hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

Health Nav Supervisor

Job locations

Charlotte Keel Medical Practice

Seymour Road

Bristol

BS5 0UA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Team Leadership & Line Management

• Provide day-to-day supervision and line management of the Health Navigation team
• Coordinate workloads and resources to ensure patient demand is managed effectively
• Monitor team performance against agreed service standards, KPIs, and patient access targets
• Conduct regular one-to-one meetings, supervision sessions, appraisals, and performance reviews
• Manage annual leave, sickness absence, and rota planning to ensure adequate staffing levels
• Address performance, conduct, and attendance concerns in line with organisational policies and HR procedures
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive team culture
• Act as a visible leader and role model within Patient Services

Operational Oversight

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of Health Navigation services across all communication channels
• Ensure incoming calls, patient contacts, and navigation requests are managed safely, accurately, and within agreed response times
• Monitor patient demand and service pressures throughout the day, making operational adjustments where required
• Support effective appointment utilisation and access, ensuring timely booking and allocation of appointments
• Ensure daily opening and closing procedures are completed in line with Practice requirements
• Lead operational decision-making during periods of high demand, staffing pressures, or service disruption
• Maintain service continuity during morning and late shift operations

Patient Access & Navigation

• Ensure patients receive timely, compassionate, and effective support when accessing services
• Monitor quality and consistency of patient navigation and signposting processes
• Support Health Navigators in managing complex or challenging patient interactions
• Ensure patients are directed to the most appropriate clinician, service, or pathway in line with Practice protocols
• Promote excellent customer service and patient experience standards
• Respond to and resolve escalated patient concerns and complaints relating to patient access and navigation

Clinical Systems & Digital Communications

• Oversee the day-to-day use of EMIS Web, AccuRx and associated patient access systems, ensuring staff use systems accurately and consistently.
• Monitor incoming AccuRx requests, online consultation submissions, administrative queries and patient communications to ensure timely processing and allocation.
• Ensure patient records are updated accurately, consistently and contemporaneously within EMIS Web.
• Maintain oversight of appointment books, slot utilisation, waiting lists and recall processes within EMIS.
• Support operational management of workflow systems, clinical tasks and administrative requests to ensure they are directed to the appropriate team or clinician.
• Escalate system issues, access concerns or digital risks promptly and contribute to business continuity arrangements during system outages.
• Promote digital inclusion and support patients in accessing online services where appropriate.

Template & Workflow Management

• Maintain and oversee patient services templates, navigation protocols and operational workflows.
• Support the development, testing and implementation of EMIS templates to improve consistency, patient safety and data quality.
• Ensure templates remain aligned to current practice processes, contractual requirements and clinical pathways.
• Monitor the effectiveness of navigation scripts, call handling guides and standard operating procedures.
• Support regular review and optimisation of appointment configuration, demand management tools and access pathways.

Front of House & Reception Leadership

• Act as the first point of escalation for reception and patient access issues arising during operational hours.
• Provide visible operational leadership and floor-based supervision and support to Health Navigators throughout the day.
• Monitor patient flow, reception demand and waiting area pressures to maintain a positive patient experience.
• Support staff in managing difficult, distressed or challenging patient interactions.
• Ensure the reception environment remains welcoming, professional, safe and compliant with organisational standards.
• Work closely with clinical colleagues to respond to changes in demand, urgent patient needs and operational pressures.
• Coordinate real-time deployment of staff resources to ensure demand is managed safely and effectively.
• Maintain oversight of opening, closing and site operational procedures.

Quality, Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with Practice policies, NHS standards, Information Governance requirements, and CQC expectations
• Monitor call handling, patient interactions, and workflow processes to ensure quality standards are maintained
• Ensure accurate recording and management of patient information within EMIS and other systems
• Support incident reporting, investigation, and learning processes
• Participate in audits and quality improvement initiatives
• Ensure standard operating procedures are implemented, maintained, and reviewed
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement

Workforce Development & Training

• Support recruitment, induction, and onboarding of Health Navigation staff
• Identify training needs and coordinate learning opportunities
• Support competency assessments and performance development plans

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build effective working relationships with clinicians, managers, patients, and external healthcare organisations
• Communicate operational issues, risks, and service pressures appropriately
• Facilitate effective communication between morning and late shift teams to ensure continuity of care and service delivery

Service Improvement & Innovation

• Identify opportunities to improve patient access, efficiency, and service delivery
• Monitor service performance and contribute to improvement plans
• Promote the effective use of EMIS and other digital systems to support patient care and operational efficiency
• Contribute actively to organisational improvement projects and patient access initiatives

General Duties

• Work flexibly to support service requirements.
• Participate in team meetings, leadership meetings, and training activities.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times in relation to patients, staff, and Practice information.
• Ensure compliance with all organisational policies and procedures.
• Support equality, diversity, and inclusion across the organisation.
• Promote environmental sustainability practices within the department.
• Act as a role model for BrisDoc values and behaviours.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role and grade.

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 Team Leadership & Line Management Provide day-to-day supervision and line management of the Health Navigation team Coordinate workloads and resources to ensure patient demand is managed effectively Monitor team performance against agreed service standards, KPIs, and patient access targets Conduct regular one-to-one meetings, supervision sessions, appraisals, and performance reviews Manage annual leave, sickness absence, and rota planning to ensure adequate staffing levels Address performance, conduct, and attendance concerns in line with organisational policies and HR procedures Promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive team culture Act as a visible leader and role model within Patient Services Operational Oversight Oversee the day-to-day operation of Health Navigation services across all communication channels Ensure incoming calls, patient contacts, and navigation requests are managed safely, accurately, and within agreed response times Monitor patient demand and service pressures throughout the day, making operational adjustments where required Support effective appointment utilisation and access, ensuring timely booking and allocation of appointments Ensure daily opening and closing procedures are completed in line with Practice requirements Lead operational decision-making during periods of high demand, staffing pressures, or service disruption Maintain service continuity during morning and late shift operations Patient Access & Navigation Ensure patients receive timely, compassionate, and effective support when accessing services Monitor quality and consistency of patient navigation and signposting processes Support Health Navigators in managing complex or challenging patient interactions Ensure patients are directed to the most appropriate clinician, service, or pathway in line with Practice protocols Promote excellent customer service and patient experience standards Respond to and resolve escalated patient concerns and complaints relating to patient access and navigation Clinical Systems & Digital Communications Oversee the day-to-day use of EMIS Web, AccuRx and associated patient access systems, ensuring staff use systems accurately and consistently. Monitor incoming AccuRx requests, online consultation submissions, administrative queries and patient communications to ensure timely processing and allocation. Ensure patient records are updated accurately, consistently and contemporaneously within EMIS Web. Maintain oversight of appointment books, slot utilisation, waiting lists and recall processes within EMIS. Support operational management of workflow systems, clinical tasks and administrative requests to ensure they are directed to the appropriate team or clinician. Escalate system issues, access concerns or digital risks promptly and contribute to business continuity arrangements during system outages. Promote digital inclusion and support patients in accessing online services where appropriate. Template & Workflow Management Maintain and oversee patient services templates, navigation protocols and operational workflows. Support the development, testing and implementation of EMIS templates to improve consistency, patient safety and data quality. Ensure templates remain aligned to current practice processes, contractual requirements and clinical pathways. Monitor the effectiveness of navigation scripts, call handling guides and standard operating procedures. Support regular review and optimisation of appointment configuration, demand management tools and access pathways. Front of House & Reception Leadership Act as the first point of escalation for reception and patient access issues arising during operational hours. Provide visible operational leadership and floor-based supervision and support to Health Navigators throughout the day. Monitor patient flow, reception demand and waiting area pressures to maintain a positive patient experience. Support staff in managing difficult, distressed or challenging patient interactions. Ensure the reception environment remains welcoming, professional, safe and compliant with organisational standards. Work closely with clinical colleagues to respond to changes in demand, urgent patient needs and operational pressures. Coordinate real-time deployment of staff resources to ensure demand is managed safely and effectively. Maintain oversight of opening, closing and site operational procedures. Quality, Compliance & Governance Ensure compliance with Practice policies, NHS standards, Information Governance requirements, and CQC expectations Monitor call handling, patient interactions, and workflow processes to ensure quality standards are maintained Ensure accurate recording and management of patient information within EMIS and other systems Support incident reporting, investigation, and learning processes Participate in audits and quality improvement initiatives Ensure standard operating procedures are implemented, maintained, and reviewed Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement Workforce Development & Training Support recruitment, induction, and onboarding of Health Navigation staff Identify training needs and coordinate learning opportunities Support competency assessments and performance development plans Communication & Stakeholder Engagement Build effective working relationships with clinicians, managers, patients, and external healthcare organisations Communicate operational issues, risks, and service pressures appropriately Facilitate effective communication between morning and late shift teams to ensure continuity of care and service delivery Service Improvement & Innovation Identify opportunities to improve patient access, efficiency, and service delivery Monitor service performance and contribute to improvement plans Promote the effective use of EMIS and other digital systems to support patient care and operational efficiency Contribute actively to organisational improvement projects and patient access initiatives General Duties Work flexibly to support service requirements. Participate in team meetings, leadership meetings, and training activities. Maintain confidentiality at all times in relation to patients, staff, and Practice information. Ensure compliance with all organisational policies and procedures. Support equality, diversity, and inclusion across the organisation. Promote environmental sustainability practices within the department. Act as a role model for BrisDoc values and behaviours. Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role and grade. 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 level (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• IT proficiency (Microsoft Office systems)

Desirable

• Leadership or management qualification (e.g. ILM, NVQ Level 3/4 in Management
• Customer Service qualification
• Information Governance or Data Security training
• NHS or Primary Care related training

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in a patient-facing customer service or healthcare administration role
• Experience of supervising, mentoring or leading a team
• Experience managing competing priorities and operational pressures
• Experience working in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Significant experience using EMIS Web within a GP Practice or Primary Care setting
• Experience using AccuRx or equivalent digital patient communication platforms.
• Experience of managing patient access, appointment systems and clinical workflows.
• Experience supporting a busy patient-facing reception or contact centre environment.
• Experience handling patient complaints, concerns and service recovery conversations.
• Experience handling complex or challenging patient interactions

Desirable

• Experience in NHS primary care
• Experience of performance management and staff development
• Experience leading service improvement initiatives
• Experience of workforce planning or rota management
• Experience working within a Health Navigation or Patient Services environment

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond effectively to changing demands
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to coach, motivate, and develop team members
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
• Advanced working knowledge of EMIS Web.
• Good working knowledge of AccuRx and digital patient access systems.
• Strong understanding of GP appointment systems, access models and patient navigation principles.
• Ability to analyse demand, capacity and workflow information to support operational decision-making.
• Strong conflict resolution and de-escalation skills.
• Excellent understanding of confidentiality, data quality and information governance requirements.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Professional, approachable, and supportive
• Resilient and adaptable
• Positive and solutions-focused
• Self-motivated and organised
• Compassionate and committed to delivering high-quality patient care and service excellence

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics Evidence of continuing professional development IT proficiency (Microsoft Office systems) Desirable Leadership or management qualification (e.g. ILM, NVQ Level 3/4 in Management Customer Service qualification Information Governance or Data Security training NHS or Primary Care related training Experience Essential Significant experience in a patient-facing customer service or healthcare administration role Experience of supervising, mentoring or leading a team Experience managing competing priorities and operational pressures Experience working in a busy, fast-paced environment Significant experience using EMIS Web within a GP Practice or Primary Care setting Experience using AccuRx or equivalent digital patient communication platforms. Experience of managing patient access, appointment systems and clinical workflows. Experience supporting a busy patient-facing reception or contact centre environment. Experience handling patient complaints, concerns and service recovery conversations. Experience handling complex or challenging patient interactions Desirable Experience in NHS primary care Experience of performance management and staff development Experience leading service improvement initiatives Experience of workforce planning or rota management Experience working within a Health Navigation or Patient Services environment Skills and Competencies Essential Strong leadership and people management skills Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond effectively to changing demands Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Excellent customer service skills Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability High attention to detail and accuracy Ability to coach, motivate, and develop team members Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times Advanced working knowledge of EMIS Web. Good working knowledge of AccuRx and digital patient access systems. Strong understanding of GP appointment systems, access models and patient navigation principles. Ability to analyse demand, capacity and workflow information to support operational decision-making. Strong conflict resolution and de-escalation skills. Excellent understanding of confidentiality, data quality and information governance requirements. Personal Attributes Essential Professional, approachable, and supportive Resilient and adaptable Positive and solutions-focused Self-motivated and organised Compassionate and committed to delivering high-quality patient care and service excellence

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

Vacancies across the Trust area, Newburn, Hebburn and Wynyard

Are you considering your next step in your clinical career and want to work in a supportive environment? Use your skills and experience to serve and protect the people in your area.

Come and join the team.

We are looking for experienced clinicians to work full or part-time within our Integrated Urgent Care Clinical Assessment Service in order to assess and deliver care to patients across all age-groups, some with complex needs.

You will be providing assessment, medication advice and health information, supporting individuals to access the appropriate level of care including advice to manage their symptoms at home. Everyone at NEAS plays an important part in making sure all of our patients receive the correct treatment and care appropriate to their individual needs. It's an exciting environment to work in, and the job satisfaction immense.

It's an exciting environment to work in, and the job satisfaction immense.

Main duties of the job

Senior Clinical Advisors are required to work as part of a multidisciplinary team within the service provided by providing high-quality, evidence-based healthcare to the immediate needs of the patient.

You will require a critical understanding of detailed theoretical and practical knowledge and have specialist knowledge and experience. A depth of knowledge and understanding which enables you to perform at a high level of practice, take a leadership role, use and develop evidence to inform your practice and deal with complex, unpredictable patient presentations. You will be responsible for the telephone assessment of health and clinical needs, utilising professional clinical judgement, supported by NHS Pathways and other suitable clinical decision support systems across both 111 and 999.

The role requires generalist and specialist skills to assess and deliver care to patients across all age-groups. You will provide assessment, medication advice and health information supporting individuals to access the appropriate level of care including advice to manage their symptoms at home. You will be responsible for the supervision, teaching and preceptorship, coaching and mentoring of other staff, which may include; students, other clinicians and health advisor.

About us

We employ 3,500 staff in 63 locations and serve a population of 2,600,000 in Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham, and Tees over 3230 square miles.

Many people think the job of the ambulance service is to collect patients and take them to hospital, but we do much more!

Paramedic skills have developed hugely in recent years, meaning we carry out more treatment at the scene and en-route to hospital.

We have a dedicated clinical assessment service that allows us to provide patients with the most appropriate care from the beginning of the patient journey.

We have a specialised branch of the Trust called HART which deal with explosions or terrorist attacks.

Ultimately patients are the heart of everything that we do to support our mission of "safe, effective and responsive care for all".

We value and respect the diversity employees bring to our workplace. We recruit a workforce that reflects the community we serve, and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. To ensure we deliver on our aims in relation to diversity and inclusion we assess ourselves against a range of frameworks. We are ENEI Gold employer, Disability Confident Leader, Dyslexia Smart Award employer, Dementia Friendly, and part of Mind Blue Light programme and the Race at Work Charter from the Princes Responsible Business Network and are achieving across all objectives in NHS Equality Delivery System.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description in order to access the full responsibilities of the Senior Clinical Advisor role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the appropriate regulatory body, e.g. as a Registered General Nurse, Paramedic Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent

Desirable

• Supervision/mentoring training or qualification Leadership/management training or qualification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial clinical experience in a range of settings. Experience of working in a multi-professional/multi-agency environment

Desirable

• Previous experience of supporting or managing change.
• Previous experience working within IUC / NHS 111 as clinical advisor or health advisor (or demonstrating a high degree of skill in remote patient assessment). Experience of coaching and mentoring others

Training

Essential

• Willing and able to participate in CDSS training if required. Commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and lifelong learning.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the client group and evidence of related training. Previous competencybased training in relevant field. IT experience with word processing, spreadsheets and other packages.

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).

Job summary

Are you ready for a new and exciting stage in your career? Are you proud to make a difference and passionate about facilitating change in order to improve clinical services?

At RDaSH NHS Foundation Trust we are 'Leading the Way with Care' through continually improving the quality of care we provide, to deliver the best possible experience and outcomes for our patients and their families and carers. As part of this our Patient Flow service to provides 24/7 leadership cover to work closely with our services to support effective Patient Flow leadership on a day-to-day basis.

Main duties of the job

As a Patient Flow Duty Manager, you will be expected to provide clinical leadership to ensure the coordination of flow is effectively managed across the RDaSH bed base as well as to deliver out of hours first line managerial response for any operational issues across Adult Mental Health and Older Persons services. This will include:

Working in conjunction with internal and external partners to proactively manage bed capacity in line with the Trust patient flow procedure and facilitating, enabling, and supporting inpatient services and community teams in their decision making to achieve optimal patient flow and utilisation of available resources across services

Managing Trust demands and patient flow activity by utilising clinical decision making and engaging with teams to support safe patient flow, escalating lack of capacity and breaches as necessary

Maintaining oversight to support the gatekeeping of prospective admissions, ensuring timely and appropriate placement of patients requiring admission by working in collaborative with other managers and other clinicians to facilitate and expediate complex discharge arrangements by proactive management and leadership

Co-ordinating, leading and actively engaging in patient reviews, professional's meetings and MDTs, demonstrating support and informed decision making which will be achieved through visible clinical leadership across the inpatient wards

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 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://workwithrdash.co.uk/

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 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-CP-0762-1

Job locations

Patient Flow Team

Onyx Centre, Tickhill Road Hospital,

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

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

Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing or Occupational Therapy, at Diploma or Degree level

Desirable

• Evidence of post qualification study and personal development
• Management or leadership qualification
• Clinical risk management training

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post registration experience in adult mental health and/or older persons mental health
• Up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based practice and the national agenda for mental health
• Managerial/clinical leadership skills including supervising others
• Sound knowledge of clinical risk assessment and formulation of risk management plans.
• Experience of providing professional leadership within clinical service and multi-disciplinary team working
• Experience of workload management.
• Understanding of responsibilities in relation to the mental health act, mental capacity act, CPA, and safeguarding
• Competency in meeting the expected performance and data quality targets for the role in a timely manner and an understanding of the importance of this

Desirable

• Experience of delegation of clinical tasks and management of team diary
• Facilitation of personal development planning in others.
• Experience of participation in quality improvement initiatives
• Experience of undertaking an audit process and reviewing records

Knowledge

Essential

• Competency in completing comprehensive mental health assessments
• Current knowledge and understanding of acute mental health needs and an ability to demonstrate clinical competence
• Able to clearly evidence knowledge of effective assessment risk and of risk management

Desirable

• Knowledge of data and electronic systems

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to motivate others.
• Able to communicate complex and at times highly sensitive information to a variety to stakeholders.
• Ability to work with all people to embed a culture and behaviours that align to the Trust's vision, values and strategic ambitions
• Ability to analyse and present complex information to professional colleagues
• Effective organisational and time management skills
• Liaison, networking, negotiation and resolution skills
• Information technology skills
• Ability to work autonomously and meet competing demands and short deadlines
• Self- motivated with excellent personal management skills

Desirable

• Performance management
• Budget management

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Reliable and conscientious
• Confidence in decision making
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Caring approach to the role and the needs of the client
• Patient and Calm in stressful situations

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing or Occupational Therapy, at Diploma or Degree level Desirable Evidence of post qualification study and personal development Management or leadership qualification Clinical risk management training Experience Essential Relevant post registration experience in adult mental health and/or older persons mental health Up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based practice and the national agenda for mental health Managerial/clinical leadership skills including supervising others Sound knowledge of clinical risk assessment and formulation of risk management plans. Experience of providing professional leadership within clinical service and multi-disciplinary team working Experience of workload management. Understanding of responsibilities in relation to the mental health act, mental capacity act, CPA, and safeguarding Competency in meeting the expected performance and data quality targets for the role in a timely manner and an understanding of the importance of this Desirable Experience of delegation of clinical tasks and management of team diary Facilitation of personal development planning in others. Experience of participation in quality improvement initiatives Experience of undertaking an audit process and reviewing records Knowledge Essential Competency in completing comprehensive mental health assessments Current knowledge and understanding of acute mental health needs and an ability to demonstrate clinical competence Able to clearly evidence knowledge of effective assessment risk and of risk management Desirable Knowledge of data and electronic systems Skills Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to motivate others. Able to communicate complex and at times highly sensitive information to a variety to stakeholders. Ability to work with all people to embed a culture and behaviours that align to the Trust's vision, values and strategic ambitions Ability to analyse and present complex information to professional colleagues Effective organisational and time management skills Liaison, networking, negotiation and resolution skills Information technology skills Ability to work autonomously and meet competing demands and short deadlines Self- motivated with excellent personal management skills Desirable Performance management Budget management Values and Behaviours Essential Reliable and conscientious Confidence in decision making Motivated and enthusiastic Caring approach to the role and the needs of the client Patient and Calm in stressful situations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Patient Flow Team

Onyx Centre, Tickhill Road Hospital,

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

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

Patient Flow Team

Onyx Centre, Tickhill Road Hospital,

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for RN / RSCN to join our happy and cohesive Emergency Department team on a permanent basis as we start a multi-million transformation and expansion. Are you enthusiastic, motivated, keen learner, innovative and forward thinking? If so, we would like to hear from you.

We are a busy working environment with a high turnover of patients which sees and treats children and adults with a range of conditions including minor injuries, major trauma, medical and surgical emergencies and mental health conditions. Clinical working areas include Majors, Minors, EDAU and Resus. We have a dedicated Clinical Practice Educator to ensure robust support and education as you begin your new journey.

Main duties of the job

Successful applicants should have good communication skills and enjoy working in a swiftly changing and challenging environment. You will be required to work as part of a motivated team as well as being able to work on own initiative.

Opportunities exist to develop personal practice and gain experience in all aspects of emergency care.

This job involves internal rotation for all ED staff and we work 12.5 hour shifts (1 hour break), day and night.

About us

At Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.

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

Knowledge & Experience

Desirable

• Significant and recent post registration experience with previous ED preferable
• Understanding of professional nursing issues.

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse/RSCN/Paramedic
• Evidence of CPD
• ILS / PILS / TILS

Desirable

• Teaching qualification. Student assessor/supervisor
• To be working towards /completed relevant speciality qualification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient practitioner
• Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
• Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively in a high pressured environment
• Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality and required standards for documentation and records management both paper and electronic
• Evidence of understanding safeguarding in adults and children
• Able to administer medication safely

Desirable

• Evidence of an area of special interest
• Evidence of ability to develop leadership skills
• Evidence of critical appraisal skills
• Evidence of understanding the principles of infection control
• Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements

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).