Job summary

We are looking to recruit a Practice Nurse to compliment and increase the capacity of our existing Nursing team.

We are keen to recruit a Nurse with an interest or qualification in Diabetes or would be happy to support this training.

Main duties of the job

1. Collection of laboratory specimens including venepuncture.

2. Immunisations and vaccinations, children and adults, administration of vaccine.

3. Standard nursing procedures including dressings, ear syringing, removal of sutures, etc.

4. Carrying out ECGs, nebulising, spirometry, hearing tests, urinalysis, checking blood glucose, blood pressures, PFR etc.

5. Taking cervical smears.

6. Giving advice on contraception and HRT.

7. Health education advising on diet, exercise, drugs, safe sex, alcohol and smoking etc.

8. Registration and NHS Health Checks.

9. Chronic disease management: eg asthma, diabetes, IHD and COPD.

10. Assist with minor surgical procedures and IUCD insertion.

11. Maintenance of equipment and instruments in common use.

12. Use of the computer for appropriate and accurate data entry.

13. Management of anaphylactic shock and cardiac arrest.

14. Knowledge of commonly used drugs, drug reaction and interaction.

15. First aid management of emergencies, injuries, burns and scalds.

16. Ensuring Mandatory training up to date.

17. Participation in educational updates and regular nurse meetings as and when arranged.

18. Refer on to a doctor as appropriate.

19. Appointed first aid point of contact within surgery.

20. Contribute a share of cover to facilitate the team taking annual leave and/or in the event of other unplanned absences.

This job description is not exhaustive and is subject to change according to the needs of the practice.

About us

The practice currently has a list of just over 14900 patients with recent and current expansion to accommodate local housing developments. There are currently two surgery sites. The main surgery is at Alconbury, five miles north of Huntingdon. The branch surgery (which serves 50% of the practice population) is at Brampton, one mile west of Huntingdon. A third site is anticipated to open at Alconbury Weald in October 2026.

There are four Partners, eight salaried doctors, and up to nine GP Registrars. We have also recently recruited two Paramedics to support the GPs with more urgent patient needs. We also host year 4, 5 and 6 Medical Students from Cambridge University.

The Team

This is led by the Practice Manager, Melanie Gearing and Operations Manager, Jo-Anne Johnson. They are supported by an experienced admin team consisting of Assistant Manager Abbie Sutliff with twelve Receptionists, four Medical Secretaries and six Dispensers.

Our six Nurse team between them provide a full time treatment room service for both surgeries and are supported by four Health Care Assistants and a phlebotomist who perform purely technical clinical tasks. Our nurses see many patients for initial advice on minor illnesses, as well as performing more traditional nursing duties including family planning.

Job summary

Two posts available for a band 6 duty practiitoner

one based in knowlsey

one based in St Helens

Our Adults Community Mental Health Team supports individuals who have severe and enduring mental health difficulties. The team is a busy and skilled multi-disciplinary group which actively promotes close partnership working within the wider community.

If you feel you possess the values of Mersey Care NHS Trust we would welcome an application from you. Applicants should hold the professional qualification of a Registered Mental Health Nurse and have experience working in this field.

The role will include providing high quality evidenced based care, formulating risk management plans, supervising risk assessments, monitoring medications, administration of depots, providing expertise and advice, care co-ordination in the form of key worker and supervising junior staff members.

We require a strong commitment to working with service users with complex physical and mental heath needs, to assist them plan and take steps towards their recovery as well as promoting signposting to additional services and voluntary sectors.

The post holder will work within the wider team and a duty practitioner responding to service users in crisis during the teams working hours, alongside supervising junior members of staff and supporting student nurses.

Main duties of the job

To be a point of contact for people with severe and enduring mental illness under recovery and psychological services

Supervise band 5 staff and support workers within the team

Participate in team meetings, MDT meetings and training opportunities

Provide support and advice for service users and carers and their families.

Support people with complex needs and provide advice and guidance as people's needs change

Liaise with colleagues and coordinate care for service users on colleagues caseload if required.

Support and monitor the service user whilst commencing medication

Work collaboratively with other members of the MDT and wider team

Attend regular supervision meetings and support student nurses on placement.

About us

Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.

We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.

At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to recruit a highly motivated and experienced individual to a Clinical Team Administrator position working 18.75 hours per week supporting the CAMHS Eating disorder service. Days/hours of work will be 9am- 5pm Monday and Tuesday and 9am- 12.45pm on Wednesdays.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.

Main duties of the job

The Team Administrator role is pivotal in the day-to-day operations of the multidisciplinary teams. As part of this role, you will work closely with the Clinical Lead, Clinicians, Manager, medical secretary's and the wider team to provide the best possible care to the service user.

We are looking for someone who is able to multitask in a busy environment, communicate confidently and compassionately, prioritise their workload and meet deadlines, build strong working relationships with a variety of people and excellent typing skills.

Experience of taking meeting minutes, using excel spreadsheets, and IT systems is essential.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job summary

We have an exciting part time (18.75 hours) opportunity for a Clinical Team Administrator to join the Integrated Mental Health Team based in HMP Low Newton which is a a high-security closed-category women's prison.

In this role, you will be a part of our multi-disciplinary team who work closely together in order to give the best holistic care to our service users. In this role, you will be based in the prison working closely amongst the team.

If you are looking for a new challenge, enjoy variety in your work and are looking to be part of a team striving to make a difference, we will welcome your application for this role.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a skilled individual who has experience working in an administrative role to support the unit to achieve and maintain high standards of clinical excellence.

The post involves providing administrative duties to support the multi-disciplinary team in the prison. The successful candidate will need to have excellent IT and organisational skills and a good knowledge and understanding of information systems. Secretarial/administrative experience is essential along with comprehensive knowledge and experience within Microsoft office applications. SystmOne experience would be an advantage although training will be provided.

The team works in a busy and fast paced environment so the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines with a flexible and motivated attitude to work is essential.

The role mainly includes day to day admin tasks such as organising meetings, answering the phone, attending team huddles, monitoring a shared inbox, managing referral ledgers and minuting clinical meetings. Dictation may also be required to support clinical staff.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written coupled with proven secretarial skills and previous experience is essential.

Hybrid working is not supported in this role.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist to join Hetton Group Practice.

This is a newly developed role within the practice, providing an excellent opportunity for an experienced pharmacist to help shape and develop the practice pharmacy team while making a significant contribution to patient care and medicines optimisation.

The successful applicant will support the practice in the safe and effective management of prescribing, with a particular focus on reviewing hospital discharge summaries, medication regime changes, medicines reconciliation, repeat prescribing processes, and acute medication requests. Working closely with our GPs and wider multidisciplinary team, the post-holder will play a key role in improving patient safety, streamlining prescribing workflows, and supporting best practice in medicines management.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, motivated, and committed to delivering high-quality patient care while helping to drive innovation and efficiencies within the practice.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work within their professional competencies as an integral member of the practice multidisciplinary team, supporting safe prescribing and medicines optimisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing acute and previously prescribed medication requests for GP authorisation.
• Supporting repeat prescription management and processing.
• Identifying prescribing issues and ensuring compliance with local and national guidelines.
• Providing expert medicines advice to clinical and non-clinical staff and responding to patient queries.
• Conducting Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) and monitoring patients prescribed high-risk medications.
• Supporting prescribing audits, quality improvement and cost-effective prescribing initiatives.
• Implementing prescribing safety alerts and medication-related policies.
• Initiating appropriate medications during chronic disease reviews.
• Liaising with community pharmacies, care homes, secondary care and other healthcare professionals.
• Supporting medication adherence and patient understanding of treatments.
• Contributing to QOF, enhanced services and wider practice development.
• Ensuring compliance with CQC monitoring searches.
• Supporting pharmacy technicians and providing cover for reviewing hospital discharge summaries and outpatient correspondence, and completing medicines reconciliation following hospital admissions and discharges.

About us

Hetton Group Practice is a friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking semi-rural training practice serving a growing patient population of approximately 12,000 patients from a spacious purpose-built premises.

Our multidisciplinary team consists of:

• 6 GP Partners
• 3 Salaried GPs
• A full nursing team including:
• A dedicated and experienced administration and reception team supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care.

We are an established training practice for both GP Registrars and Medical Students, offering a supportive learning environment and excellent opportunities for professional development. We actively encourage staff to develop specialist interests, undertake further training, and progress within their careers.

We are proud members of the Coalfields Primary Care Network (PCN) and work closely with neighbouring practices to deliver services and improve healthcare outcomes for patients across the Coalfields area.

The practice also has representation on the Sunderland Local Medical Committee (LMC), ensuring we remain engaged with wider primary care developments and initiatives.

As a practice, we are committed to delivering high-quality patient care, embracing innovation, supporting our workforce, and continually improving the services we provide to our patients and local community.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A3531-26-0007

Job locations

Francis Way

Hetton le Hole

Tyne and Wear

DH5 9EZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main purpose of job:

To contribute to improve health outcomes in long term conditions as a member of the multidisciplinary primary care team

To provide specialist knowledge and advice on pharmaceutical matters, including cost-effective prescribing and clinical guidelines for disease treatment, and to also provide evidence-based education and training for colleagues in partnership with the practice

To practice as an independent prescriber, holding face to face and telephone consultations

To provide advice and support for patients with self-limiting conditions

To work to improve communication about medication-related issues between the practice and other care providers

To lead on implementation of safe and efficient repeat prescribing and medication review systems

To provide support to pharmacy technicians also working in the practice pharmacy team

To ensure compliance with CQC monitoring searches

To fulfil the requirements of the PCN DES and

To provide structured medication reviews for care home patients and other patients specified in the PCN DES, and cooperation and collaboration with other PCN pharmacists and members to fulfil the DES requirements.

This job description is not exhaustive and duties may vary with the requirements of the GP Practice.

Main tasks/overview of responsibilities:

Contribute to improved health outcomes in long term conditions

Long term condition clinics - Practice as an independent non-medical prescriber, holding clinics for long term conditions within scope of competence. Aim to review multiple long term conditions at same clinic visit to provide holistic care and improve patient experience. Support patients to manage their long term conditions.

Medication review / medicines optimisation - Carry out face to face clinical medication reviews for patients on multiple medications for long term conditions. Review if prescribing is appropriate in line with current guidance, cost-effective and safe; identify unmet need, stop unnecessary/ineffective medicines. Implement own prescribing changes as an independent prescriber.

Pathology results - Review daily pathology results for patients under their care

Quality and Outcomes Framework (QoF) - Contribute to achievement of QOF targets to improve health outcomes

CHD risk reduction - Identify patients at high risk of chronic disease and provide advice/treatment to reduce risk

Provide specialist knowledge and advice on pharmaceutical matters

Medical information queries - Answer medical information queries from GPs, Nurses, practice staff and patients.

Education - Provide education on medicines related topics for GPs, Nurses, medical students, registrars.

Evidence-based prescribing/ Clinical guidance - Review NICE and other evidence-based guidance as it is issued, to evaluate any impact on medicines and prescribing. Undertake regular clinical audit to support implementation of clinical guidance across the practice. Provide regular education sessions for the clinicians at the practice to discuss audit results and agree an action plan for improving standards within clinical areas.

Medicines unavailability - Provide advice on suitable alternative medications in the event of a medicine being unavailable.

Cost effective prescribing - Encourage cost effective prescribing within the practice, including adherence to local formulary. Build good working relationships with local Medicines Management Team members

New medicines - Provide education for the clinical team on new medicines

Drug safety - Review all safety alerts (e.g. MHRA) and ensure any action required is undertaken

Unplanned Emergency Admissions - Work with the practice team to help reduce medicines related emergency admissions by running regular searches to identify patients at risk of harm from their medicines. Review these patients to reduce the risk of harm.

To provide advice and support for patients with self-limiting conditions

Patient advice - Provide patients with advice on treating self-limiting conditions through face to face/ telephone consultations and patient information leaflets/website. Conditions may include UTIs, hayfever, emergency contraception, conjunctivitis.

Improve communication about medication-related issues between the practice and both the patient and other care providers

Management of medicines related information at hospital admission - To review communication processes between practices/ hospitals/care homes/ community pharmacies at hospital admission to evaluate how this can be improved

Management of medicines at discharge from hospital - To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospital/ intermediate care; identify and rectify unexplained changes, manage these changes without referral to the GP; perform a clinical mediation review; produce a post-discharge medicines care plan including dose titration and booking of follow-up test, and work with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge. Set up and manage systems to ensure continuity of medicines supply to high-risk groups of patients (e.g. those with medicine compliance aids).

Medication changes from clinic appointments - Reconcile medication from clinic appointment correspondence, identifying any unexplained changes and rectifying these by communication with the secondary care provider. Ensure patients are fully aware of any changes and that a plan for monitoring/dose titration is in place.

Community Pharmacy - Act as the practice lead contact for community pharmacy related projects and build effective working relationships.

Hospital Pharmacy - Act as the practice lead contact for hospital pharmacy related projects and build effective working relationships.

Care Homes - Ensure care home residents have an annual medication review by a clinical pharmacist. Any changes agreed with the patient and/or their representative should be communicated appropriately.

Newly registered patients - To review medications for new patients, to ensure safe, cost-effective prescribing in line with practice/local prescribing policies.

Lead on implementation of safe and efficient prescribing systems

Repeat prescribing system - To ensure the practice repeat prescribing system is safe, efficient and helps minimise waste.

Medication monitoring - To provide specialist knowledge on medication monitoring and ensure a system for implementation is in place

Prescription queries - To answer queries from administration staff regarding medication requests where appropriate to save GP time

Reauthorisation of repeat medication / medication review - To re-authorise medication for future repeat prescribing within scope of competence as an independent prescriber. To work with practice staff to ensure a robust medication review policy

Repeat dispensing - To identify patients suitable for repeat dispensing. Ensure this is implemented effectively by close working with patients, prescribers and community pharmacies.

Prescribing for vulnerable patients - Review the prescribing of medication for vulnerable patients to ensure it is appropriate e.g. weekly prescriptions for at risk-patients, monitored dosage systems or alternative solutions to improve patient compliance

All employees should understand it is their personal responsibility to comply with all organisational and statutory requirements (e.g. health and safety, equality and diversity, confidentiality and clinical governance). All roles will require flexible working to contribute to extended hours services.

Job description Job responsibilities Main purpose of job: To contribute to improve health outcomes in long term conditions as a member of the multidisciplinary primary care team To provide specialist knowledge and advice on pharmaceutical matters, including cost-effective prescribing and clinical guidelines for disease treatment, and to also provide evidence-based education and training for colleagues in partnership with the practice To practice as an independent prescriber, holding face to face and telephone consultations To provide advice and support for patients with self-limiting conditions To work to improve communication about medication-related issues between the practice and other care providers To lead on implementation of safe and efficient repeat prescribing and medication review systems To provide support to pharmacy technicians also working in the practice pharmacy team To ensure compliance with CQC monitoring searches To fulfil the requirements of the PCN DES and To provide structured medication reviews for care home patients and other patients specified in the PCN DES, and cooperation and collaboration with other PCN pharmacists and members to fulfil the DES requirements.This job description is not exhaustive and duties may vary with the requirements of the GP Practice.Main tasks/overview of responsibilities:Contribute to improved health outcomes in long term conditions Long term condition clinics - Practice as an independent non-medical prescriber, holding clinics for long term conditions within scope of competence. Aim to review multiple long term conditions at same clinic visit to provide holistic care and improve patient experience. Support patients to manage their long term conditions. Medication review / medicines optimisation - Carry out face to face clinical medication reviews for patients on multiple medications for long term conditions. Review if prescribing is appropriate in line with current guidance, cost-effective and safe; identify unmet need, stop unnecessary/ineffective medicines. Implement own prescribing changes as an independent prescriber. Pathology results - Review daily pathology results for patients under their care Quality and Outcomes Framework (QoF) - Contribute to achievement of QOF targets to improve health outcomes CHD risk reduction - Identify patients at high risk of chronic disease and provide advice/treatment to reduce risk Provide specialist knowledge and advice on pharmaceutical matters Medical information queries - Answer medical information queries from GPs, Nurses, practice staff and patients. Education - Provide education on medicines related topics for GPs, Nurses, medical students, registrars. Evidence-based prescribing/ Clinical guidance - Review NICE and other evidence-based guidance as it is issued, to evaluate any impact on medicines and prescribing. Undertake regular clinical audit to support implementation of clinical guidance across the practice. Provide regular education sessions for the clinicians at the practice to discuss audit results and agree an action plan for improving standards within clinical areas. Medicines unavailability - Provide advice on suitable alternative medications in the event of a medicine being unavailable. Cost effective prescribing - Encourage cost effective prescribing within the practice, including adherence to local formulary. Build good working relationships with local Medicines Management Team members New medicines - Provide education for the clinical team on new medicines Drug safety - Review all safety alerts (e.g. MHRA) and ensure any action required is undertaken Unplanned Emergency Admissions - Work with the practice team to help reduce medicines related emergency admissions by running regular searches to identify patients at risk of harm from their medicines. Review these patients to reduce the risk of harm. To provide advice and support for patients with self-limiting conditions Patient advice - Provide patients with advice on treating self-limiting conditions through face to face/ telephone consultations and patient information leaflets/website. Conditions may include UTIs, hayfever, emergency contraception, conjunctivitis. Improve communication about medication-related issues between the practice and both the patient and other care providers Management of medicines related information at hospital admission - To review communication processes between practices/ hospitals/care homes/ community pharmacies at hospital admission to evaluate how this can be improved Management of medicines at discharge from hospital - To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospital/ intermediate care; identify and rectify unexplained changes, manage these changes without referral to the GP; perform a clinical mediation review; produce a post-discharge medicines care plan including dose titration and booking of follow-up test, and work with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge. Set up and manage systems to ensure continuity of medicines supply to high-risk groups of patients (e.g. those with medicine compliance aids). Medication changes from clinic appointments - Reconcile medication from clinic appointment correspondence, identifying any unexplained changes and rectifying these by communication with the secondary care provider. Ensure patients are fully aware of any changes and that a plan for monitoring/dose titration is in place. Community Pharmacy - Act as the practice lead contact for community pharmacy related projects and build effective working relationships. Hospital Pharmacy - Act as the practice lead contact for hospital pharmacy related projects and build effective working relationships. Care Homes - Ensure care home residents have an annual medication review by a clinical pharmacist. Any changes agreed with the patient and/or their representative should be communicated appropriately. Newly registered patients - To review medications for new patients, to ensure safe, cost-effective prescribing in line with practice/local prescribing policies. Lead on implementation of safe and efficient prescribing systems Repeat prescribing system - To ensure the practice repeat prescribing system is safe, efficient and helps minimise waste. Medication monitoring - To provide specialist knowledge on medication monitoring and ensure a system for implementation is in place Prescription queries - To answer queries from administration staff regarding medication requests where appropriate to save GP time Reauthorisation of repeat medication / medication review - To re-authorise medication for future repeat prescribing within scope of competence as an independent prescriber. To work with practice staff to ensure a robust medication review policy Repeat dispensing - To identify patients suitable for repeat dispensing. Ensure this is implemented effectively by close working with patients, prescribers and community pharmacies. Prescribing for vulnerable patients - Review the prescribing of medication for vulnerable patients to ensure it is appropriate e.g. weekly prescriptions for at risk-patients, monitored dosage systems or alternative solutions to improve patient compliance All employees should understand it is their personal responsibility to comply with all organisational and statutory requirements (e.g. health and safety, equality and diversity, confidentiality and clinical governance). All roles will require flexible working to contribute to extended hours services.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a registered pharmacist.
• Excellent understanding of medicines optimisation principles.
• Sound clinical knowledge and understanding of safe prescribing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and IT skills.
• Experience carrying out Structured Medication Reviews.
• Experience of medicines reconciliation and hospital discharge processing.
• Previous experience in General Practice or Primary Care.

Desirable

• Familiarity with EMIS Web
• Experience of clinical audit and quality improvement projects.
• Experience of leadership within General Practice Pharmacy

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Evidence of relevant professional and educational qualifications.
• Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Desirable

• Additional postgraduate qualifications relevant to primary care practice.

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience working as a registered pharmacist. Excellent understanding of medicines optimisation principles. Sound clinical knowledge and understanding of safe prescribing. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Strong organisational and IT skills. Experience carrying out Structured Medication Reviews. Experience of medicines reconciliation and hospital discharge processing. Previous experience in General Practice or Primary Care. Desirable Familiarity with EMIS Web Experience of clinical audit and quality improvement projects. Experience of leadership within General Practice Pharmacy Qualifications Essential Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Evidence of relevant professional and educational qualifications. Independent Prescriber qualification. Commitment to continuous professional development. Desirable Additional postgraduate qualifications relevant to primary care practice.

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

Hetton Group Practice

Address

Francis Way

Hetton le Hole

Tyne and Wear

DH5 9EZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hetton Group Practice

Address

Francis Way

Hetton le Hole

Tyne and Wear

DH5 9EZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Azure Infrastructure Engineer to join the team.

This role will be supporting the operational management, optimisation and delivery of Microsoft Azure based infrastructure across the Integrated Care Board (ICB) and GP IT.

You will get to be involved in supporting migrations and implementing new designs and solutions across these areas,

This role would suit someone that has experience supporting an azure environment, has a natural ability to troubleshoot, enjoys problem solving and working within an ever changing landscape adapting to fit the needs of the organisation.

Experience working in an IT support role would be an advantage. This could include supporting MS Windows environments, Azure services and administrating Entra.

Main duties of the job

This role will include day to day technical support of the Azure infrastructure, adhering to the organisations governance standards and policies.

The role will require a high level of troubleshooting and investigation, including working on complex azure incidents. You will be working to collaborate with the wider team with cloud migration and infrastructure projects. Working to support and maintain accurate technical documentation. You will also be expected to support endpoint management, software and image deployment services.

You will responsible for day to day monitoring of capacity, performance and security alerts across the Azure services.

The role will require a strong communicator as you will be working across the teams with other engineers, analysts and technical specialists.

About us

Under the Model ICB Blueprint and the 10 Year Health Plan, ICBs will adopt a more strategic commissioning role, focusing on population needs, reducing inequalities, and delivering the three shifts as defined in the 10 year health plan, all while operating within strict financial limits. The new organisation will operate on a larger scale with a revised vision and purpose, managing a commissioning budget of around £8 billion. Our role as a strategic commissioner is to transform our local NHS through exceptional commissioning and build an innovative health system fit for the 21st century that truly meets our communities needs. Informed by high quality data and insights, we will radically re-imagine how we operate, making sure that every pound in our system delivers the best possible value for everyone we serve. We will encourage and support our people to grow and develop new skills and embrace new agile ways of working. Everyone is encouraged to contribute ideas, seek feedback, and take part in creating a listening and learning culture where insight leads to improvement. We will work as a team of teams, collaborating across services and professions to deliver the best outcomes for our communities. You will be encouraged, and expected to model inclusive behaviours, valuing diverse perspectives and helping to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to thrive.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

D9467-26-0012JD276

Job locations

County Hall

Colliton Park

Dorchester

Dorset

DT1 1XJ

United Kingdom

NHS Somerset

Wynford House

Lufton Way

Yeovil

Somerset

BA22 8HR

United Kingdom

NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board

Jenner House, Avon Way

Langley Park

Chippenham

Wiltshire

SN15 1GG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please also refer to the attached detailed Job Description.

The Azure Infrastructure Engineer supports the operational management, optimisation, and secure delivery of Microsoft Azure based infrastructure and any hybrid cloud services across the Integrated Care Board (ICB) and GP IT estate. The post holder ensures that Azure resources, identity services, virtual platforms, networking, backup, monitoring, and cloud security controls are maintained to high standards of performance, availability, and resilience.

The role provides advanced cloud engineering expertise, supporting migration, modernisation, and secure-by design implementation of Azure services. Working under the direction of the Azure Senior Infrastructure Lead and Head of IT Infrastructure & Cyber Operations, the post holder ensures that Azure environments align with organisational policy, cyber security requirements, and national NHS architectural and cyber standards such as NHS.net Connect and DSPT

Job description Job responsibilities Please also refer to the attached detailed Job Description.The Azure Infrastructure Engineer supports the operational management, optimisation, and secure delivery of Microsoft Azure based infrastructure and any hybrid cloud services across the Integrated Care Board (ICB) and GP IT estate. The post holder ensures that Azure resources, identity services, virtual platforms, networking, backup, monitoring, and cloud security controls are maintained to high standards of performance, availability, and resilience.The role provides advanced cloud engineering expertise, supporting migration, modernisation, and secure-by design implementation of Azure services. Working under the direction of the Azure Senior Infrastructure Lead and Head of IT Infrastructure & Cyber Operations, the post holder ensures that Azure environments align with organisational policy, cyber security requirements, and national NHS architectural and cyber standards such as NHS.net Connect and DSPT

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience supporting, administering and optimising Microsoft Azure environments, including:
• - Azure Virtual Machines, storage, virtual networking, NSGs, load balancers
• - Azure AD / Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, identity lifecycle
• - Azure Backup, ASR, monitoring, policy, RBAC and governance
• - Hybrid cloud integrations, Azure AD Connect, on-prem connectivity (VPN/ExpressRoute)
• Understanding of cloud security, compliance controls, vulnerability remediation and secure configuration baselines
• Experience managing infrastructure components such as Windows Server, virtualisation (Hyper-V/VMware), networking, endpoint management (Intune/MECM), and M365
• Demonstrated ability to investigate and resolve complex technical incidents across Azure and hybrid environments
• Experience in PowerShell, scripting or Infrastructure-as-Code beneficial
• Ability to analyse complex technical issues, identify solutions and implement improvements with with supervision and guidance where required
• Strong planning and organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise workloads, manage change and meet deadlines
• Effective communication skills, able to translate technical information into clear, understandable language for non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work collaboratively within engineering teams and across wider digital functions
• Strong documentation skills, able to maintain accurate architecture diagrams, procedures and technical records
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, data integrity and follow information governance requirements
• Commitment to NHS values and to improving digital infrastructure for safe patient care
• Ownership of issues
• Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales
• The promotion of equality of opportunity and good working relations (providing practical leadership)
• Self-motivated
• Demonstrates honesty and integrity and promotes organisational values
• Embrace change, viewing it as an opportunity to learn and develop

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated in a relevant IT discipline or able to demonstrate equivalent specialist experience at an advanced technical level
• Professional Microsoft Azure certification(s) desirable, such as:
• AZ-104: Azure Administrator Associate (or Working Towards)
• Evidence of continuing professional development in cloud engineering, infrastructure, cyber security or Microsoft technologies
• Demonstrable knowledge of cloud security principles, Zero Trust frameworks, identity management and NHS cyber standards, acquired through training or advanced practice

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience supporting, administering and optimising Microsoft Azure environments, including: - Azure Virtual Machines, storage, virtual networking, NSGs, load balancers - Azure AD / Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, identity lifecycle - Azure Backup, ASR, monitoring, policy, RBAC and governance - Hybrid cloud integrations, Azure AD Connect, on-prem connectivity (VPN/ExpressRoute) Understanding of cloud security, compliance controls, vulnerability remediation and secure configuration baselines Experience managing infrastructure components such as Windows Server, virtualisation (Hyper-V/VMware), networking, endpoint management (Intune/MECM), and M365 Demonstrated ability to investigate and resolve complex technical incidents across Azure and hybrid environments Experience in PowerShell, scripting or Infrastructure-as-Code beneficial Ability to analyse complex technical issues, identify solutions and implement improvements with with supervision and guidance where required Strong planning and organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise workloads, manage change and meet deadlines Effective communication skills, able to translate technical information into clear, understandable language for non-technical stakeholders Ability to work collaboratively within engineering teams and across wider digital functions Strong documentation skills, able to maintain accurate architecture diagrams, procedures and technical records Ability to maintain confidentiality, data integrity and follow information governance requirements Commitment to NHS values and to improving digital infrastructure for safe patient care Ownership of issues Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales The promotion of equality of opportunity and good working relations (providing practical leadership) Self-motivated Demonstrates honesty and integrity and promotes organisational values Embrace change, viewing it as an opportunity to learn and develop Qualifications Essential Educated in a relevant IT discipline or able to demonstrate equivalent specialist experience at an advanced technical level Professional Microsoft Azure certification(s) desirable, such as: AZ-104: Azure Administrator Associate (or Working Towards) Evidence of continuing professional development in cloud engineering, infrastructure, cyber security or Microsoft technologies Demonstrable knowledge of cloud security principles, Zero Trust frameworks, identity management and NHS cyber standards, acquired through training or advanced practice

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Dorset

Address

County Hall

Colliton Park

Dorchester

Dorset

DT1 1XJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Dorset

Address

County Hall

Colliton Park

Dorchester

Dorset

DT1 1XJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for a compassionate psychologist (clinical/ forensic/ counselling) to join us at our Middlesbrough MHSOP community mental health team in TEWV NHS Trust (fixed term - 10 months)

The post would suit an enthusiastic Psychologist, valuing the opportunity to work collaboratively with members of a well-established multi-disciplinary team, where psychology is a core treatment offer. A key part of this role will be using neuro psychological testing to assist in diagnostics with our organic pathway, clinical leadership skills to influence teams to embed formulations, psychological understanding and psychological interventions in both the functional and organic service lines.

As a service, we are keen to support and invest in the ongoing development of our Psychologists through CPD opportunities, so an interest in developing clinical skills across a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches is essential. The Psychologist would have the opportunity to gain experience working with a diverse population that includes male and female mental health, learning disability, autism and older adults, including those who may have experienced trauma and/ or neurological difficulties.

Main duties of the job

To be part of the leadership team with the Middlesbrough MHSOP team, to undertake neuro psych assessments, formulation, consultation and psychological interventions with older adults in a secondary care setting. To supervise trainees and other members of staff, as required, to be involved in audits, teaching and training and to work closely with other psychological professions staff in the specialty.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria due to the fixed term period of less than 12 months for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa, and therefore, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job summary

We are looking for an Occupational Therapy Assistant, who can work flexibly to meet service need and has the vision, energy and inspiration to support in the delivery of creative, imaginative solutions to delivering occupational therapy with adults experiencing mental health crisis and their families/carers.

As an occupational therapy assistant in TEWV you will provide support to service users (inpatient adult mental health) to engage in a therapeutic programme of care, as delegated by an occupational therapist, demonstrating adherence to the Trust Values at all times and operating as a member of the team, service and organisation.

The Occupational Therapy service is well-established and aims to support personalised recovery plans and work with individuals to help re-establish purposeful and meaningful lives. The successful applicant will work under the direction of qualified Occupational Therapists with a strong focus on delivering high quality evidence based services that directly support recovery, occupational formulation and occupational engagement delivered as 1:1 or group interventions either on site or in the community.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be responsible for working with delegated service users and contributing to assessments and interventions to address key occupational areas of self-care, productivity and leisure.

You willengage service users and their carers in therapeutic programmes of care, supporting them in achieving their identified goals and promoting independence and well-being through a client-centred approach.

In addition to this, the postholder willparticipate in clinical supervision, contribute to multi-disciplinary team working, contribute to safety and quality improvement activities as part of occupational therapy team.

You willuse the Trust electronic patient record systemTo abide by all Trust policies and proceduresTo be able to respond flexibly and creatively to challenges

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job summary

The Integrated Community Team brings together Community Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social workers and Reablement workers to work as one team to serve the localities across the county.

The teams work alongside GPs to provide care for people in their place of residence or in the community. They also work with teams within the community Hospitals as well as our county-wide specialist services, voluntary organisations and other care providers to provide assessments, treatment and support for people within the community. The role involves working as a member of this team to provide a high standard of care to our services users, their families and carers as delegated by their Manager.

Main duties of the job

Deliver essential nursing care in a flexible manner, in a variety of community settings as directed by the registered nurse, using evidenced based practice and according to training, experience and proven competence to meet the demands of the service.

The successful candidate will be working within the Community Nursing service delivering a range of clinical care for people within their own homes. The Community Nursing teams form an integral part of the Integrated Community Teams (ICTs) and are key to the exciting and dynamic developments underway to strengthen ICTs in delivering timely, high intensity acute and routine patient centred clinical interventions to support people in their own homes and prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital.

Contribute to patient assessments by registered nurse and the development and ongoing evaluation of care plans, including recording of pathology results and liaising with appropriate professionals.

Undertake direct patient contact for above clinical activities without direct supervision of registered nurse.

Complete accurate record keeping of patient's notes and computer systems in line with Trust Policy.

Instigate emergency procedures such as CPR as necessary.

Assist in keeping accurate patient records for the monitoring and continuity of patient care by recording tasks performed, on paper and computer, both Care Services and General Practice Information systems, in accordance with Trust Policy.

About us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Job summary

Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days a week on site at Edward Jenner Court, Gloucestershire, or project based site within Gloucestershire.

This Senior Project Manager post is an exciting opportunity to co-ordinate projects for the Trust and is part of the busy Digital Services Department. We are particularly seeking candidates with experience of delivering digital improvements with a highly technical background and experience in programmes of work, including upgrades, replacements MACs within infrastructure-related transformation across complex operational environments.

Digital Services lead on digital strategy, development, co-ordination, planning, project and programme management for all IT and Digital supporting functions. This includes the delivery of enabling digital infrastructure requirements that support wider organisational programmes, such as data centre migration, end points, wireless, LAN, WAN and associated dependencies.

The successful candidate will be confident working across multi disciplinary digital and clinical system teams, translating operational requirements into practical delivery plans and ensuring that IT dependencies, technical specifications and service continuity considerations are effectively managed.

Main duties of the job

Lead and manage projects and organisational change initiatives from inception to closure, ensuring delivery against agreed objectives, quality standards, timescales and benefits. Provide expert project and change management support, managing risks, issues, dependencies and interrelated projects throughout the lifecycle.

Work collaboratively with IT Services, senior managers and stakeholders to define scope, objectives, deliverables, resource requirements and success criteria aligned to organisational priorities.

Produce regular project and technical reports for Executive Teams, Project Boards and governance groups. Maintain accurate project documentation and SharePoint repositories in line with agreed standards.

Present complex and sensitive information to support organisational change and new ways of working.

Coordinate project resources, including staff, contractors, consultants and specialist support. Recommend additional resources where required and oversee workload management and performance.

Negotiate stakeholder commitment, balance competing priorities and resolve complex issues. Support transition into Business as Usual through the implementation of appropriate processes, policies and governance arrangements.

About us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

327-26-804

Job locations

Edward Jenner Court

1010 Pioneer Avenue

Brockworth

GL3 4AW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

The Senior Project Manager is a key member of the Trust's Digital Services team, responsible for leading and delivering complex IT, digital transformation, infrastructure and system implementation projects across the organisation.

Digital Services provides leadership for digital strategy, planning, programme and project management, IT operations, contract management, technical infrastructure and digital service development. The role is particularly suited to candidates with experience delivering complex technical programmes including cloud and platform migrations, network and connectivity upgrades, server technologies, identity and access management, end-user computing, technical infrastructure deployment and service transition.

Working closely with the Head of Digital Transformation, the post holder will lead project delivery across technical, operational and supplier teams, translating business requirements into practical delivery plans while managing technical dependencies, cyber security, systems integration, testing, business continuity and service transition requirements.

The post holder will provide project leadership, governance, stakeholder engagement and real-time communications relating to the status of digital projects across the Trust.

Dimensions

Responsible for planning, delivering and managing digital and IT projects across the Trust, coordinating internal resources, suppliers and third-party contractors to achieve agreed objectives, timescales, quality standards and benefits. The role includes responsibility for governance, resource planning, financial oversight and change management.

Key Responsibilities Project and Change Management

• Lead projects and organisational change initiatives from inception through to closure.
• Define project objectives, scope, deliverables, success criteria and governance arrangements.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones and communication strategies.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies, critical paths and project interdependencies.
• Establish quality standards and ensure delivery against agreed outcomes.
• Produce and maintain project documentation, reports and governance papers.
• Monitor progress against milestones and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Develop contingency plans and manage changes in scope.
• Coordinate transition into Business as Usual (BAU), including process redesign, benefits realisation and operational handover.
• Lead project closure activities, including decommissioning, resource release and lessons learned.

Stakeholder and Communication Management

• Build and maintain effective relationships with clinical, operational, technical and executive stakeholders.
• Communicate complex technical and organisational information to diverse audiences.
• Manage stakeholder expectations through regular engagement and reporting.
• Present complex and sometimes sensitive information to boards, governance groups and large audiences.
• Promote understanding of organisational change and support adoption of new ways of working.
• Escalate issues appropriately and provide recommendations to support decision-making.

Resource and Financial Management

• Determine resource requirements and coordinate project teams, workstreams, suppliers and contractors.
• Manage and monitor workloads, performance and project delivery resources.
• Recommend recruitment, consultancy or additional resource requirements where required.
• Negotiate release of operational staff to support project activity.
• Manage project budgets and provide recommendations regarding financial adjustments and investment decisions.
• Ensure effective allocation and reallocation of resources to support successful delivery.

Governance and Reporting

• Produce project, technical and performance reports for Project Boards, Executive Teams and organisational governance groups.
• Maintain accurate project records and SharePoint documentation.
• Develop reporting frameworks, KPIs and success measures.
• Ensure compliance with Trust, NHS and regulatory requirements.
• Support policy development and implementation where new ways of working are introduced.

Information Governance and Security

The post holder will:

• Maintain confidentiality of patient, staff and organisational information.
• Ensure compliance with Information Governance, Clinical Governance and Data Protection requirements.
• Support secure storage, management and disposal of information in accordance with NHS policies.
• Promote safe and appropriate use of Trust equipment and systems.

Communication and Working Relationships

The post holder will:

• Translate technical concepts into business language and business requirements into technical delivery plans.
• Use influencing, negotiation and communication skills to achieve project objectives.
• Build credibility with clinicians, managers, suppliers and external partners.
• Lead project meetings and governance forums.
• Develop business cases, project initiation documents, reports and presentations.
• Represent the Trust at internal and external meetings and professional forums.
• Develop collaborative relationships across the Trust, NHS organisations and partner agencies to promote best practice and successful delivery.

Working Conditions and Effort

The role requires prolonged use of computer systems, often maintaining concentration while managing multiple priorities, interruptions and competing demands.

Regular travel throughout Gloucestershire and to external locations may be required. Occasional access to technical environments, communications rooms and equipment locations may be necessary.

The post holder may be required to manage staff performance, conduct and wellbeing matters in accordance with Trust policies.

Most Challenging Aspects of the Role

• Delivering multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Managing competing priorities and stakeholder expectations.
• Working effectively under pressure and responding to changing circumstances.
• Supporting staff through organisational and technological change.
• Balancing operational demands with project delivery requirements.
• Maintaining service continuity while implementing change.

Trust-Wide Responsibilities

All staff are required to:

• Work in accordance with Trust values: Working Together, Always Improving, Respectful and Kind, and Making a Difference.
• Comply with Trust policies, procedures, mandatory training and professional standards.
• Participate in appraisal, supervision and continuing professional development.
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control.
• Comply with health and safety legislation and organisational policies.
• Support effective safeguarding of children and adults.
• Adhere to confidentiality, data protection, Freedom of Information and Information Governance requirements.
• Maintain data quality standards and accurate record keeping.
• Promote equality, diversity, dignity and respect in the workplace.
• Comply with Trust policies when working remotely or at non-Trust locations.
• Support the Trust's smoke-free environment and wellbeing commitments.

Job description Job responsibilities Job Purpose The Senior Project Manager is a key member of the Trust's Digital Services team, responsible for leading and delivering complex IT, digital transformation, infrastructure and system implementation projects across the organisation. Digital Services provides leadership for digital strategy, planning, programme and project management, IT operations, contract management, technical infrastructure and digital service development. The role is particularly suited to candidates with experience delivering complex technical programmes including cloud and platform migrations, network and connectivity upgrades, server technologies, identity and access management, end-user computing, technical infrastructure deployment and service transition. Working closely with the Head of Digital Transformation, the post holder will lead project delivery across technical, operational and supplier teams, translating business requirements into practical delivery plans while managing technical dependencies, cyber security, systems integration, testing, business continuity and service transition requirements. The post holder will provide project leadership, governance, stakeholder engagement and real-time communications relating to the status of digital projects across the Trust. Dimensions Responsible for planning, delivering and managing digital and IT projects across the Trust, coordinating internal resources, suppliers and third-party contractors to achieve agreed objectives, timescales, quality standards and benefits. The role includes responsibility for governance, resource planning, financial oversight and change management. Key Responsibilities Project and Change Management Lead projects and organisational change initiatives from inception through to closure. Define project objectives, scope, deliverables, success criteria and governance arrangements. Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones and communication strategies. Manage risks, issues, dependencies, critical paths and project interdependencies. Establish quality standards and ensure delivery against agreed outcomes. Produce and maintain project documentation, reports and governance papers. Monitor progress against milestones and implement corrective actions where necessary. Develop contingency plans and manage changes in scope. Coordinate transition into Business as Usual (BAU), including process redesign, benefits realisation and operational handover. Lead project closure activities, including decommissioning, resource release and lessons learned. Stakeholder and Communication Management Build and maintain effective relationships with clinical, operational, technical and executive stakeholders. Communicate complex technical and organisational information to diverse audiences. Manage stakeholder expectations through regular engagement and reporting. Present complex and sometimes sensitive information to boards, governance groups and large audiences. Promote understanding of organisational change and support adoption of new ways of working. Escalate issues appropriately and provide recommendations to support decision-making. Resource and Financial Management Determine resource requirements and coordinate project teams, workstreams, suppliers and contractors. Manage and monitor workloads, performance and project delivery resources. Recommend recruitment, consultancy or additional resource requirements where required. Negotiate release of operational staff to support project activity. Manage project budgets and provide recommendations regarding financial adjustments and investment decisions. Ensure effective allocation and reallocation of resources to support successful delivery. Governance and Reporting Produce project, technical and performance reports for Project Boards, Executive Teams and organisational governance groups. Maintain accurate project records and SharePoint documentation. Develop reporting frameworks, KPIs and success measures. Ensure compliance with Trust, NHS and regulatory requirements. Support policy development and implementation where new ways of working are introduced. Information Governance and Security The post holder will: Maintain confidentiality of patient, staff and organisational information. Ensure compliance with Information Governance, Clinical Governance and Data Protection requirements. Support secure storage, management and disposal of information in accordance with NHS policies. Promote safe and appropriate use of Trust equipment and systems. Communication and Working Relationships The post holder will: Translate technical concepts into business language and business requirements into technical delivery plans. Use influencing, negotiation and communication skills to achieve project objectives. Build credibility with clinicians, managers, suppliers and external partners. Lead project meetings and governance forums. Develop business cases, project initiation documents, reports and presentations. Represent the Trust at internal and external meetings and professional forums. Develop collaborative relationships across the Trust, NHS organisations and partner agencies to promote best practice and successful delivery. Working Conditions and Effort The role requires prolonged use of computer systems, often maintaining concentration while managing multiple priorities, interruptions and competing demands. Regular travel throughout Gloucestershire and to external locations may be required. Occasional access to technical environments, communications rooms and equipment locations may be necessary. The post holder may be required to manage staff performance, conduct and wellbeing matters in accordance with Trust policies. Most Challenging Aspects of the Role Delivering multiple complex projects simultaneously. Managing competing priorities and stakeholder expectations. Working effectively under pressure and responding to changing circumstances. Supporting staff through organisational and technological change. Balancing operational demands with project delivery requirements. Maintaining service continuity while implementing change. Trust-Wide Responsibilities All staff are required to: Work in accordance with Trust values: Working Together, Always Improving, Respectful and Kind, and Making a Difference. Comply with Trust policies, procedures, mandatory training and professional standards. Participate in appraisal, supervision and continuing professional development. Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control. Comply with health and safety legislation and organisational policies. Support effective safeguarding of children and adults. Adhere to confidentiality, data protection, Freedom of Information and Information Governance requirements. Maintain data quality standards and accurate record keeping. Promote equality, diversity, dignity and respect in the workplace. Comply with Trust policies when working remotely or at non-Trust locations. Support the Trust's smoke-free environment and wellbeing commitments.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Degree level in a relevant computing or business management discipline with specialist post-graduate modules or equivalent level of experience.
• Prince2 (Practitioner) or equivalent
• Currently or recently held a Technical Project Management role

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS

Experience

Essential

• Currently or recently (last 3 years) held a Technical (Infrastructure) Project Management Role
• Track record of delivery of Digital workstreams within Digital / IT Operations programmes to the required standards, on time and within budget;
• Evidence of delivering complex digital projects and programmes with ability to interpret digital technologies and terms
• Evidence of risk and issue management skills
• Track record of delivery of technical (infrastructure) programmes of work to the required standards, on time and within budget

Desirable

• Evidence of effective supplier & contract management
• Awareness of NHS Information Governance principles
• Effective "change agent" with ability to be part of a team through significant programmes of change.

Knowledge

Essential

• Detailed technical knowledge in IT Infrastructure technologies and their relationships and dependencies
• Robust knowledge of IT/ Digital standards
• Excellent working knowledge and skills in using SharePoint, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft
• Demonstratable awareness of technical infrastructures core components, relationships and terminologies

Desirable

• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical supporting services essential for the delivery of IT/Digital systems and services.
• Evidenced awareness to latest technologies within a healthcare setting

Skills

Essential

• Good analytical, Influencing and negotiating skills
• Able to develop and apply reactive and pragmatic solutions to problems
• Ability to manage difficult situations, challenge mindsets and deal with conflict.
• Ability to research technical specifications and solutions and apply to the project requirements whilst inline with the wider Digital Services standards, strategies and relating / tailoring to meet the Estates focused outcomes

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to Degree level in a relevant computing or business management discipline with specialist post-graduate modules or equivalent level of experience. Prince2 (Practitioner) or equivalent Currently or recently held a Technical Project Management role Desirable Experience of working within the NHS Experience Essential Currently or recently (last 3 years) held a Technical (Infrastructure) Project Management Role Track record of delivery of Digital workstreams within Digital / IT Operations programmes to the required standards, on time and within budget; Evidence of delivering complex digital projects and programmes with ability to interpret digital technologies and terms Evidence of risk and issue management skills Track record of delivery of technical (infrastructure) programmes of work to the required standards, on time and within budget Desirable Evidence of effective supplier & contract management Awareness of NHS Information Governance principles Effective "change agent" with ability to be part of a team through significant programmes of change. Knowledge Essential Detailed technical knowledge in IT Infrastructure technologies and their relationships and dependencies Robust knowledge of IT/ Digital standards Excellent working knowledge and skills in using SharePoint, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Demonstratable awareness of technical infrastructures core components, relationships and terminologies Desirable Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical supporting services essential for the delivery of IT/Digital systems and services. Evidenced awareness to latest technologies within a healthcare setting Skills Essential Good analytical, Influencing and negotiating skills Able to develop and apply reactive and pragmatic solutions to problems Ability to manage difficult situations, challenge mindsets and deal with conflict. Ability to research technical specifications and solutions and apply to the project requirements whilst inline with the wider Digital Services standards, strategies and relating / tailoring to meet the Estates focused outcomes

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

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Edward Jenner Court

1010 Pioneer Avenue

Brockworth

GL3 4AW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Edward Jenner Court

1010 Pioneer Avenue

Brockworth

GL3 4AW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to work in our forward thinking and innovative team delivering client centred and occupation- centred care. Based in our friendly team, you will be part of the team working alongside Speech and Language Therapists, Paediatricians and Physiotherapists based at Mile End Hospital. We follow an integrated model of delivering therapy services to children and young people. You will see children with a wide range of developmental difficulties (Physical, Learning and Autism) at homes and in mainstream and special schools. You will also be required to take part in delivering Parent Workshops and trainings.

Clinical supervision, in-service training, quality improvement projects and CPD opportunities will be offered to progress your skill development as a therapist.

Applications for flexible working will be considered

Feel free to contact Clinical Lead Katherine Gough or Frances Badenhorst [email protected] [email protected]

Main duties of the job

o To provide client centered specialist Occupational Therapy advice and input to children and young people with developmental disabilities or other medical conditions affecting their occupational performance using the best available evidence base.

o To provide advice and support for other professionals, educational staff, parents and carers involved in addressing the occupational performance issues of children with a range of needs in the community.

About us

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

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

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

Job summary

This is firstly a training role within CYP IAPT. The post-holder will work within the Tees Valley Getting Help Team as part of a wider team of practitioners, delivering, with supervision, high-quality; brief outcome focused evidence--based interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. These may include psycho-education, self-help and work with presentation such as anxiety, low mood and anger. The training and service experience will equip the post holder with the necessary knowledge, attitude and capabilities to operate effectively in an inclusive, value driven service.

The post holder will attend all university based taught and self-directed study days required by Northumbria University (Higher Education Institute), as specified within the agreed national curriculum and work in the service for the remaining days of the week (3 days) using their newly developed skills as part of schools referral delivery model.

Main duties of the job

To provide, under supervision, assessment, including risk assessment, of children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

To support management of the waiting list playing a proactive role in prioritisation, assessment and signposting.

To work with families involved with social care liaising closely with Social Workers and other professionals working across Children, Young People and Family Services.

To select and deliver a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate or moderate to severe mental health difficulties delivered in collaboration with the child, young person and family.

To work within CYP IAPT Delivering with and Delivering Well Values and Standards.

To work within the principles of CYP IAPT ensuring the appropriate use of routine outcome monitoring tools

About us

The Junction Foundation, along with Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, The Link, Alliance Psychology, Teesside Mind, and Changing Futures North East formed a partnership to create the Tees Valley Getting Help Service. By pooling our resources and combining our expertise, we offer a range of mental health support, to make it easier for children, young people and their families to find the help that fits their needs. We provide a wide range of support, including working directly with children and young people, offering advice and guidance for families, and providing training and support for parents and carers, school staff, and other professionals.

Job summary

This role is offered on a fixed terms basis for 12 months.Inpatient Complex Psychological Interventions: Recovery and Acute Wards

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Trust is looking to recruit an experienced Assistant Psychologist to work across the Recovery Units in Cheltenham and Acute Inpatient wards at Wotton Lawn Hospital, Gloucester. This is a full-time post on a fixed term 12-month contract.

Honeybourne and Laurel House are inpatient rehabilitation units based in Cheltenham. Wotton Lawn Hospital is in Gloucester and has four acute wards and a psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU).

The Assistant Psychologist will be part of the Inpatient Complex Psychological Interventions (CPI) team, flexibly working across the Recovery Units and Acute Wards to support the Inpatient CPI team to deliver psychological interventions. This is a supportive and enthusiastic team consisting of two clinical psychologists, an art psychotherapist and a clinical associate psychologist (CAP).

The team support regular trainee placements from the Bath Clinical Doctoral Training Course, undergraduate placements and art psychotherapy trainee placements. Regular service development and research is undertaken in collaboration with GHC research department. Regular CPD, publication is actively supported and encouraged.

Main duties of the job

Overview of Job

This role provides the opportunity to work with people both in short term, acute contexts and longer-term rehabilitation settings. Across both Acute and Recovery services, there is a focus on delivering group interventions and promoting psychological understanding within the multi-disciplinary team.

Full information about job role, qualifications, training & experience requirements for the role are stated in the Job Description/Person Specification.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Dr Vicki Weare, Specialist Clinical Psychologist, on 0300 421 4779 or 0300 421 4936.

This post requires the post holder to be able to undertake all statutory and mandatory training and post holders must be able to undertake physical interventions. Fitness for physical intervention will be assessed by Occupational Health.

A valid UK driving licence plus the use of own transport for business purposes is desirable however the ability to travel independently between our sites is essential.

About us

Wotton Lawn Hospital tour - YouTube

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust are proud to have been recognised as a 'Veteran Aware Trust', evidencing the provision of the best care for Veterans and driving to improve the care for veterans and their families. Find out more about this by clicking on the link at the right hand side, titled 'Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance'.

To ensure you fully understand how the Trust, as a Data Controller, will process and store your data please read the attached document 'Applicant and Staff Privacy Notice' prior to applying for the role.

Candidates for any staff appointment shall, when making application, disclose in writing to the Trust whether they are related to any governor. Failure to disclose such a relationship may disqualify a candidate and, if appointed, may render them liable to dismissal.

The Trust is required to work in line with the Government's UK Visa and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information about sponsorship for certain roles, please visit - https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

Job summary

This post is offered on a permanent basis. The hours are part time, 30 hours per week.

The CYPS Occupational Therapy service is specifically looking for candidates with experiencing in pre and post Botox and splinting interventions.

The post holder will work closely with CYPS Senior Leads to deliver safe, effective and high-quality services by providing strong clinical leadership and ensuring OT service priorities align with Directorate and Trust values.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide expert clinical leadership, ensuring service delivery reflects evidence-based practice and supports continuous learning and improvement.
• Manage a specialist caseload of children and young people with complex physical healthcare needs, delivering assessments, interventions and treatment programmes in partnership with families.
• Champion clinical governance, best practice principles and service improvement initiatives.
• Place the voice and lived experience of children and young people at the centre of decision-making and care planning.

We are looking for an innovative, motivated and compassionate clinician who can balance strong leadership with hands-on practice. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families, while shaping and developing high-quality services for the future.

A valid driving licence is essential for this post.

Main duties of the job

To hold a complex clinical caseload through providing clinical assessment and the delivery of treatment programmes for children and young people with a diverse range of physical healthcare needs.

Provide support and clinical leadership to band 6 and 5 team members to manage their clinical caseloads.

Hold accountability and provide assurance that the team is continuously striving to provide high quality, safe and effective services that are evidence based and fully adhere to corporate, clinical governance and expected standards of practice across all aspects of clinical delivery, including the effective and safe use of resources and equipment.

Demonstrate a commitment that the "voice" and lived experience of the child and young person is at the heart of all CYPS decision making and clinical care planning.

The post holder will liaise with other agencies including education settings, social care and voluntary agencies

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

About us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Job summary

This role is offered on a permanent basis. The hours are full time, 37.5 hours per week.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our friendly team providing occupational therapy to children and young people in Gloucestershire.

Children and Young People's Occupational Therapy Services is part of an Integrated Children's Directorate providing services for children and young people with challenges to their physical health and also those with learning disability and autistic spectrum conditions within health, social care, education and the local acute hospital.

Your role will involve managing a full clinical caseload, providing assessment and intervention programmes for children with a range of need. Your care planning will utilise a range of treatments, skills and options for use in the community and school settings.

The role is the perfect opportunity for those who already have children's experience and want to work alongside a supportive team of other children's occupational therapists.

HCPC registration and ability to travel within the county is essential.

Main duties of the job

Independently manage a specialist clinical caseload with support and supervision provided by senior staff via various methods e.g. face to face contact, email, telephone. This will include providing clinical assessment and the delivery of treatment programmes for children and young people with a diverse range of physical healthcare needs.

Demonstrate a commitment that the "voice" and lived experience of the child and young person is at the heart of all CYPS decision making and clinical care planning.

The post holder will provide supervision and support to OT Support Workers as appropriate.

The post holder will liaise with other agencies including education settings, social care and voluntary agencies.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

About us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Substance Misuse Nurse to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Lewes, a category B Prison located in Lewes.

Hours

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £54,397 per annum, depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Substance Misuse Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, prioritising patient care to develop individualised packages of care through comprehensive assessment and recovery planning
• Deliver a range of treatment options including clinical and psychosocial interventions in both a group and 1-1 setting with recovery at the centre of our healthcare wellbeing model
• Be able to carry out comprehensive assessments, initiate and review individual recovery plans and confidently communicate the full range of treatment options available to service users.
• Monitor therapeutic responses to medication and potential side effects and liaise with prescribers. You will work with individuals, on a 1-1 basis, providing advice and information
• Support in group work delivery and liaise with prescribers and Recovery Practitioners on clinical interventions. You will occasionally be required to support dispensing
• Have an understanding and commitment to recovery and a person centred approach.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

• Registered nurse with current NMC Adult / Mental Health
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD).
• RCGP 1 in Substance Misuse or willingness to undertake.
• Experience of working with opiate and alcohol dependant patients.
• Sound clinical substance misuse knowledge.
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach.

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Job summary

The role we are currently recruiting for is a Senior Recovery Worker within our Shrewsbury service to support the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community. Not only are we committed to putting them at the heart of everything we do, we recognise they should be involved in decisions that affect their future too, which plays a crucial role in the support and rehabilitation of individuals dealing with mental health issues and substance misuse. This position sits just below the Team Leader and involves overseeing the work of Support Workers while directly engaging with clients to support their recovery journey.

The Senior Recovery Worker is responsible for implementing recovery plans, providing supervision and mentorship to new staff members and ensuring high-quality care delivery to all clients that use our services.

Main duties of the job

Team Leadership and Supervision: Provide daily supervision and support to Support Workers, ensuring they are effectively carrying out their duties with support from team leader. Conduct regular team meetings to discuss clients' progress and address any issues or challenges faced by the team with support from team leader. Training and Development: Mentor and train new staff members, fostering a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Coordination and Collaboration: Work closely with the Team Leader and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients. Participate in team meetings, sharing insights and updates on clients' progress

Crisis Management: Respond to emergencies and provide immediate support and intervention as needed. Develop and implement crisis management plans to help clients navigate difficult situations and prevent relapse.

Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of clients' progress, interventions and outcomes. Ensure all documentation complies with regulatory requirements and organisational policies.

About us

IBH specialise in providing a range of supported accommodation and supported living services for male and female service users who have mental health diagnosis.

Every customer is an individual and has different needs, preferences and desires which we recognise, respect and support.

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our children's community team in Barts Health NHS Trust in Tower Hamlets. You will be based in Mile End Hospital.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain experience working within the following areas:

o Neurodevelopmental conditions; including Cerebral Palsy (CP), Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Learning Disability, and Neurodevelopmental Motor Disorderso Opportunity to support the child's participation goals in the home, school, nursery or other community settings.

Children's Occupational Therapy experience is not essential, but we are looking for an Occupational Therapist who has a solid understanding of the OT process.

Our well established and friendly team offer care that is contemporary, personalised, occupational performance driven, and outcome focused.

We offer regular supervision, training, and opportunities to deliver service improvement. Other benefits include career development, flexible working where appropriate to the setting.

Feel free to contact Clinical Leads, Katherine Gough ([email protected]) or Frances Badenhorst ([email protected])

Main duties of the job

The Community Children's Therapies team provides physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy for children and young people up to the age of 19 in Tower Hamlets. Most of the children and young people we work with have developmental difficulties which often are linked to a medical diagnosis e.g. cerebral palsy or autism. Our services are delivered in clinics, schools, nursery settings, children and family centres and homes. You will be required to complete visits in a variety of settings eg homes, schools, children's centres. As well as working at a 'specialist' level where we accept referrals for individual children and young people to our service, we also work with partner organisations like schools and children and family centres to enable other professionals to support families at a 'targeted' level. Building the capacity of other professionals and parents to support children and young people with developmental difficulties is a key priority for our team.

The post holder will provide assessment and therapy interventions for children five to eleven years of age with a variety of Occupational Therapy needs. The post-holder may provide supervision of Bilingual OT Assistants and support student placements.The post holder will have access to regular support and clinical supervision to enable them to complete preceptorship requirements.

About us

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-8354301RLH

Job locations

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Degree/Diploma in Occupational therapy
• Registered member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and the Health Professionals Council.

Desirable

• Attendance at specific and relevant training courses and further developing clinical knowledge in areas related to post.

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of essentials of client centred practice
• Experience of providing personalised care to individuals, adapting the care to an individual's needs.
• Experience of following child/adult safeguarding guidelines.
• Evidence of engaging in reflective practice.

Desirable

• Experience of working in Paediatrics.
• Experience of working in the community clinic setting.
• Experience of using coaching to support adult learning.
• Experience of training others or supporting the education of others, including use of virtual platforms to do this.
• Experience in the organisation and presentation of workshops, courses or other training packages.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.

Knowledge

Essential

• Theoretical and basic knowledge of child development.
• Theoretical knowledge of assessment tools / interventions relevant to client group(s).
• Understanding of Occupational Performance and how this relates to clients.
• Understanding of clinical governance and risk.

Desirable

• Knowledge around universal, targeted and specialist delivery.
• Knowledge of most common developmental difficulties e.g. autism and how these can impact on children and their families.
• Knowledge of a range of interventions and well developed applied knowledge of more specialised intervention techniques relevant to the client group(s).

Skills

Essential

• High standard of spoken and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently, asking for support when needed.
• Good understanding of the principles of confidentiality within the NHS.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Able to negotiate, influence and motivate others.
• Digital literacy skills equivalent to the Level 2 competencies in some domains in the NHS Health and Care Digital Capabilities Framework
• Ability to undertake a client centred and occupations focused assessment
• To demonstrate an awareness of professional practice issues in the field of children's occupational therapy and/or new research/evidence.

Desirable

• To be able to manage conflict in a professional manner and seek advice from supervisor where necessary.

Other

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly sometimes, with notice e.g. to support evening sessions for parents when required.
• Able to travel independently across Tower Hamlets
• Able to carry out work of moderate physical effort.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised Degree/Diploma in Occupational therapy Registered member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and the Health Professionals Council. Desirable Attendance at specific and relevant training courses and further developing clinical knowledge in areas related to post. Experience Essential Knowledge of essentials of client centred practice Experience of providing personalised care to individuals, adapting the care to an individual's needs. Experience of following child/adult safeguarding guidelines. Evidence of engaging in reflective practice. Desirable Experience of working in Paediatrics. Experience of working in the community clinic setting. Experience of using coaching to support adult learning. Experience of training others or supporting the education of others, including use of virtual platforms to do this. Experience in the organisation and presentation of workshops, courses or other training packages. Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team. Knowledge Essential Theoretical and basic knowledge of child development. Theoretical knowledge of assessment tools / interventions relevant to client group(s). Understanding of Occupational Performance and how this relates to clients. Understanding of clinical governance and risk. Desirable Knowledge around universal, targeted and specialist delivery. Knowledge of most common developmental difficulties e.g. autism and how these can impact on children and their families. Knowledge of a range of interventions and well developed applied knowledge of more specialised intervention techniques relevant to the client group(s). Skills Essential High standard of spoken and written communication skills in English. Ability to work independently, asking for support when needed. Good understanding of the principles of confidentiality within the NHS. Excellent interpersonal skills. Able to negotiate, influence and motivate others. Digital literacy skills equivalent to the Level 2 competencies in some domains in the NHS Health and Care Digital Capabilities Framework Ability to undertake a client centred and occupations focused assessment To demonstrate an awareness of professional practice issues in the field of children's occupational therapy and/or new research/evidence. Desirable To be able to manage conflict in a professional manner and seek advice from supervisor where necessary. Other Essential Ability to work flexibly sometimes, with notice e.g. to support evening sessions for parents when required. Able to travel independently across Tower Hamlets Able to carry out work of moderate physical effort.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Sterling Practice is seeking a newly qualified or early-career Occupational Therapist to join our growing multidisciplinary team.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical skills across both clinic and school-based settings, supporting children and young people with a range of needs, including those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

You will be part of a supportive team delivering structured, evidence-informed interventions that focus on improving participation in learning, independence and everyday functioning.

Main duties of the job

This role provides an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified Occupational Therapist to develop their skills within a supportive multidisciplinary team. You will work with children and young people across clinic, school and community settings, carrying out assessments, delivering intervention programmes and supporting participation in education and daily activities. The role involves working closely with families, schools and other professionals to help children achieve meaningful outcomes and maximise their independence.

You will receive structured supervision and mentoring while gaining experience in a range of areas including neurodevelopmental conditions, sensory processing, motor skills and functional independence. The post offers a varied caseload, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people through evidence-informed, child-centred practice.

About us

Sterling Practice is a centre of expertise in regulation and neurodevelopment, with a team of highly specialist occupational therapists and speech and language therapists.

We work across clinics, schools and community settings to support children, young people and adults to access learning, build independence and participate more fully in everyday life. Our approach integrates individual therapy with wider support for schools and families, ensuring that interventions are consistent, practical and embedded within real-world environments.

We are committed to supporting clinicians at every stage of their career through high-quality supervision, professional development opportunities and collaborative multidisciplinary working, enabling our team to deliver exceptional outcomes for the individuals and communities we support.

Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated Clinical Support Worker to join our children's team based at Norwich Community Hospital.

This main duties of this role will involve taking measurements of children when they arrive for their appointments at the Children's Centre, alongside covering the Children's Centre reception and assisting with stock management for our children's community nursing team.

Main duties of the job

Facilitate the efficient running of the Children's Centre by supporting the day-to-day running of clinics, performing clinical duties during a pre-clinic, maintaining the equipment, managing stock levels, and performing infection control procedures.

To support the children's clinical teams with the ordering of products, stock management, cleaning medical equipment and cupboard rotation to contribute to an effective and efficient children's nursing service.

Under the direction of the Community Paediatrician or Registered Nurse, work with all members of the multidisciplinary team, to contribute to the provision of the highest standards of patient care.

With the support of a colleague in the same role, you will provide cover to the children's reception area. Greeting children and their families to the children's centre ahead of their appointment, directing them to use the check in screen and being available to answer any queries during their time at the children's centre, to contribute to the efficient running of the children's clinics.

To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate EEC's Values and Behaviour Framework.

About us

Interviews will be held face-to-face at Norwich Community Hospital.

This is a unique role which includes a mix of administration, clerical and clinical work. If this post excites you, we look forward to your application.

Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.

Find out more about working for our organisation here:

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Please note, the selection processes at Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right values and skills, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain watchful of candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills.

With effect from the 1st April 2026 Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust merged with Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust to form a new organisation. The new Trust will provide a wide range of community health and social care services to over 4 million people, with a budget of circa £380 million and a workforce of over 7,000 people.

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and competent Practitioner Psychologist to join our Community Forensic Psychology Service. This is an exciting area of forensic services to work in with an emphasis on prevention and keeping people in the least restrictive settings. The post holder would join a well-established and well respected forensic team: NELFTs low-secure forensic unit, Morris ward, has previously ranked first in the UK and Ireland according the Quality Network for Forensic Mental Health Services (QNFMHS) and we remain proud of the services we offer.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job The post holder will provide assessment and evidence-based interventions to service users who typically present with complex mental health issues including psychosis, trauma histories and substance misuse, in addition to offending behaviour. Interventions will include individual, group, and family work. The post holder will work mainly with service users in the community but some work with inpatient service users and teams may be required. This post would suit someone with a strong interest in multidisciplinary working and working with wider systems including family and carers. The role will require creative andinnovativeinput including offering consultation to forensic and non-forensic colleagues. Good applicants would be passionate about addressing discrimination and inequalities and have an awareness of how this affects mental health, recovery and risk. The psychology department is friendly, supportive and innovative: You would have good access to CPD opportunities across the Trust. We actively support the development of leadership skills and aim to nurture our staff and support them in their development. Members of the wider psychology department have strong links to academic institutions and are engaged in research and teaching on the North Thames clinical training courses. The boroughs covered by the Trust are very diverse and we would actively encourage applicants to apply who represent this diversity.

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

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

NDD-001893

Job locations

Goodmayes Hospital

Ilford

Essex

IG3 8XJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description.

Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time).

Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.

Starting with NELFT (delete for internal only)

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period.

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, Goodmayes) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,870 to a maximum of £6,137 p.a. pro rata for part time).

Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

Use of AI

We value applications that genuinely reflect each candidate’s own skills, experience and motivations. We therefore strongly discourage the use of AI-generated content in applications.

Applications should be written in your own words and accurately represent your knowledge, skills and experience.

We reserve the right to reject an application where we reasonably believe AI has been used to generate or materially contribute to its content.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact:

Name: Rachel Smith or Teresa Wolowiec

Job title: Professional Leads for Forensic Psychology Service - job share

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached Job Description. Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex. Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time). Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas. The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT. Our Values 2025 - 2030 Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are: We are kind. We are respectful. We work together with our communities. These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people. Starting with NELFT (delete for internal only) NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital. Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, Goodmayes) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,870 to a maximum of £6,137 p.a. pro rata for part time). Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust. Use of AI We value applications that genuinely reflect each candidate’s own skills, experience and motivations. We therefore strongly discourage the use of AI-generated content in applications. Applications should be written in your own words and accurately represent your knowledge, skills and experience. We reserve the right to reject an application where we reasonably believe AI has been used to generate or materially contribute to its content. Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications. For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact: Name: Rachel Smith or Teresa Wolowiec Job title: Professional Leads for Forensic Psychology Service - job share Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed essential and desirable criteria.

Desirable

• Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed essential and desirable criteria.

Experience

Essential

• Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed essential and desirable criteria.

Desirable

• Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed essential and desirable criteria.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed essential and desirable criteria. Desirable Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed essential and desirable criteria. Experience Essential Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed essential and desirable criteria. Desirable Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed essential and desirable criteria.

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

Goodmayes Hospital

Ilford

Essex

IG3 8XJ

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

Goodmayes Hospital

Ilford

Essex

IG3 8XJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Job overview We welcome applications from highly motivated and enthusiastic mental health nurses, psychologists, social workers, psychotherapists, family therapists, and other qualified professional staff for the role of senior practitioner within SET CAMHS. SET CAMHS has an exciting opportunity for a qualified professional to step into an established role within a diverse and experienced team delivering mental health interventions to children and young people. SET CAMHS works to the Thrive model, with this role sitting within the Getting Help, Getting More Help and Risk Support sections of the model. We are looking for dynamic individuals who are passionate about helping young people and their families to join our friendly, supportive and innovative team covering the locality of South Essex. Working as a Senior CAMHS Practitioner in the SET CAMHS team you would have a high standard of knowledge and experience of working with young people in CAMHS services who present with a range of mental health difficulties. The successful candidate will work within the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to assess and treat using the most appropriate evidenced based options to meet the needs of young people and children. The post-holder would work within the supportive and experienced senior leadership team, and support other members of the team both through MDT discussion, case support and supervision.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job The role of senior practitioner is to support the delivery of a range of individual therapy within the Thrive Model, as indicated by SET CAMHS & NICE guidance. You would ideally have experience of supervising & managing others, although additional support & training can be given for this to the right candidate. You would also have a keen interest in developing innovative strategies to support young people & their families. Children & young people who are referred to SET CAMHS have a range of presentations which would include: low mood, anxiety, obsessional compulsive disorders, self-harm, suicidal ideation, other trauma related emotional difficulties, & other mental health difficulties. For those with additional neurodevelopmental needs, interventions for their co-morbid mental health issues are provided through adapted interventions, both group and individual. As well as your own case load, the Senior CAMHS Practitioner supports the wider clinical team to deliver therapeutic interventions, implementation of the Thrive modal through supervision, teaching & mentoring. Knowledge & experience of delivering interventions within child and adolescent mental health is essential, as is an understanding of the presentations within the context of neurodevelopmental disorders. Additional therapeutic skills & training such as CBT, Family / Systemic, DBT & other counselling approaches is desirable as is experience of providing adapted interventions.

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.

Job summary

The post holder will be required to work jointly across sites to assess and manage service users who present with an eating disorder, primarily working with young people age 18 and below. The post holder will be a member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and have support of other team members in the management of these cases. The post holders role will include working in outpatient clinics across the community and to work with specialist in-patient units where young people are admitted from the geographical are. The post holder will be expected to attend and participate in MDT team meetings as well as external meetings with stakeholders in relation to improved patient care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to work jointly across sites to assess and manage service users who present with an eating disorder, primarily working with young people age 18 and below. The post holder will be a member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and have support of other team members in the management of these cases. The post holders role will include working in outpatient clinics across the community and to work with specialist in-patient units where young people are admitted from the geographical are. The post holder will be expected to attend and participate in MDT team meetings as well as external meetings with stakeholders in relation to improved patient care. The post holder will be an integral member of the established eating disorders community team. They will utilise the highest level of interpersonal and communication skills when assessing service users and collaboratively work with both the service user, their family and the team for a timely, appropriate plan to meet the needs of the patient. This may occur in a highly emotive, sensitive, and contentious atmosphere.

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.

Job summary

This role is offered on a fixed term basis for up to 12 months. The hours are part time, 30 hours per week.

Internal applicants who wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity should discuss with their line manager the suitability of a possible secondment

The post holder will work closely with CYPS Senior Leads to deliver safe, effective and high-quality services by providing strong clinical leadership and ensuring OT service priorities align with Directorate and Trust values.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide expert clinical leadership, ensuring service delivery reflects evidence-based practice and supports continuous learning and improvement.

• Manage a specialist caseload of children and young people with complex physical healthcare needs, delivering assessments, interventions and treatment programmes in partnership with families.

• Champion clinical governance, best practice principles and service improvement initiatives.

• Place the voice and lived experience of children and young people at the centre of decision-making and care planning.

We are looking for an innovative, motivated and compassionate clinician who can balance strong leadership with hands-on practice. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families, while shaping and developing high-quality services for the future.

A valid driving licence is essential for this post.

Main duties of the job

To hold a complex clinical caseload through providing clinical assessment and the delivery of treatment programmes for children and young people with a diverse range of physical healthcare needs.

Provide support and clinical leadership to band 6 and 5 team members to manage their clinical caseloads.

Hold accountability and provide assurance that the team is continuously striving to provide high quality, safe and effective services that are evidence based and fully adhere to corporate, clinical governance and expected standards of practice across all aspects of clinical delivery, including the effective and safe use of resources and equipment.

Demonstrate a commitment that the "voice" and lived experience of the child and young person is at the heart of all CYPS decision making and clinical care planning.

The post holder will liaise with other agencies including education settings, social care and voluntary agencies

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

About us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Job summary

Head of Development & Partnerships Band 8c St Georges Health & Wellbeing Hub, Hornchurch Are you an experienced strategic leader who wants to help shape the future of neighbourhood health and wellbeing? St Georges Health & Wellbeing Hub brings NHS services, social care, voluntary and community organisations, creative health provision, and community services together under one roof, creating an exciting platform for closer collaboration around the needs of Havering residents. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Head of Development & Partnerships to lead the next stage of the Hubs partnership development, integrated services model and future growth. This is a role with real scope to influence and innovate. You will develop strategic relationships across health, care and the wider community, bringing partners together to turn shared ambitions into practical improvements for residents.

Main duties of the job

You will lead work across partnership and governance arrangements, integrated clinical pathways, community use, and strategic development, while identifying opportunities for innovation, income generation, external funding and long-term sustainability. We are looking for a credible, collaborative, and forward-thinking senior leader with significant experience in partnership development, strategic service development, programme leadership, or business development. You will be comfortable working across organisational boundaries, influencing senior stakeholders and translating complex ideas into deliverable programmes. If you are passionate about integrated care, population health and community development, and want the opportunity to shape an innovative model of neighbourhood health and wellbeing, we would love to hear from you.

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

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£79,504 to £91,609 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

NDD-002256

Job locations

St Georges Hub

Hornchurch

Essex

RM12 6RR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period.

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, Goodmayes) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,870 to a maximum of £6,137 p.a. pro rata for part time).

Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

Use of AI

We value applications that genuinely reflect each candidate’s own skills, experience and motivations. We therefore strongly discourage the use of AI-generated content in applications.

Applications should be written in your own words and accurately represent your knowledge, skills and experience.

We reserve the right to reject an application where we reasonably believe AI has been used to generate or materially contribute to its content.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact:

Name: Shezana Malik/Irvine Muronzi

Job title: Deputy Director/ ICD Havering

Contact Number: 0300 555 1201

Email: [email protected]/Irvine.Muronzi.nhs.net

Job description Job responsibilities Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas. The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT. Our Values 2025 - 2030 Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are: We are kind. We are respectful. We work together with our communities. These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people. NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital. Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, Goodmayes) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,870 to a maximum of £6,137 p.a. pro rata for part time). Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust. Use of AI We value applications that genuinely reflect each candidate’s own skills, experience and motivations. We therefore strongly discourage the use of AI-generated content in applications. Applications should be written in your own words and accurately represent your knowledge, skills and experience. We reserve the right to reject an application where we reasonably believe AI has been used to generate or materially contribute to its content. Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications. For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact: Name: Shezana Malik/Irvine Muronzi Job title: Deputy Director/ ICD Havering Contact Number: 0300 555 1201 Email: [email protected]/Irvine.Muronzi.nhs.net

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experienced strategic leader.

Experience

Essential

• Please refer to the JD attached.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Experienced strategic leader. Experience Essential Please refer to the JD attached.

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

St Georges Hub

Hornchurch

Essex

RM12 6RR

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

St Georges Hub

Hornchurch

Essex

RM12 6RR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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