Job summary

Previous applicants need not apply.

We are looking for a (30 Hours) experienced medical receptionist who would like to join our busy and friendly practice.

Working Monday-Friday with a weekly rota of shifts allocated between the hours of 8-6.30pm.

The role will include both reception, phone and administrative tasks.

Main duties of the job

Administrative and reception work could include some or all of the following:

• communicate with patients, clinicians and external organisations both face-to-face and via the telephone.

• Care Co-Ordination

• Care Navigation

• Make appointment bookings and respond to a variety of enquires

• Process prescriptions

• Open and sort post and take deliveries

• Scan/copy or file documents/patient notes

• Receive payments from patients

• Act as a central point of communication, taking messages and carrying out actions as required

Offer general support to colleagues/clinicians/patients, as required

About us

Our team consists of GP's, ANP, Nurses, Clinical Pharmacist, admin staff, reception staff, secretary, Practice Manager and Deputy Manager.

The team is hard working and friendly with a 'we can do' attitude.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clerical and receptionist work could include some or all of the following:

• communicate with patients, clinicians and external organisations both face-to-face and via the telephone.

• Make appointment bookings and respond to a variety of enquires

• Process prescriptions

• Open and sort post and take deliveries

• Scan/copy or file documents/patient notes

• Receive payments from patients

• Act as a central point of communication, taking messages and carrying out actions as required

Offer general support to colleagues/clinicians/patients, as required

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Good Customer service skills
• Strong communication skills
• Able to listen and problem solve
• Positive working ethic
• Can work effectively in a busy environment
• Reliable, flexible and resilient
• Good team player
• Computer literate, comfortable with using various software systems on a daily basis
• Good attention to detail, able to maintain accuracy with data input
• Able to follow processes to deliver consistent working methods

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP Practice
• Experience with EMIS clinical system

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and maths

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 administration

Job summary

The Phlebotomy service is pleased to be able to offer fixed term contracts of 12 months working as a Phlebotomist in the community to cover planned maternity leave.

The service provides community venepuncture and near patient testing for housebound patients within Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Our fixed term contracts will commence in October / November where full support and training will be provided, working 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08.00 14.00. The service offers a flexible approach to working hours, so if this position is of interest to you, please do make contact for further information about this role.

Main duties of the job

You will need to be a good team player with excellent organisational and communication skills and be able to work on your own initiative and prioritise your work effectively.

The primary responsibilities for the post holder would be to:

• Collect and process venous blood samples / various basic observations for house-bound community patients.
• Conducting INR / NPT within Trust policy and guidelines to house-bound community patients.
• Work autonomously and be a car driver and owner.

The Phlebotomy service uses an electronic patient record system called SystmOne and experience of working on this system would be advantageous; however, the required training will be provided to successful candidates.

If you would like to know further information about the role, please contact Nicola Ellson on 07824527533 or [email protected]

About us

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

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Qualifications

Essential

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Job summary

We are currently recruiting a part-time band 7 Clinical or Counselling Psychologistfor the Epsom Integrated Neighbourhood Team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Band 7 Psychologist to work within a well established and supportive team, joining an experienced psychological and multi-disciplinary workforce, supporting people with complex mental health needs. SABP strongly values innovation, fosters development and are passionate about the care we provide to people and their families.This post will enable you to provide high-quality psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and consultation for people with complex psychological, emotional and mental health needs, whilst contributing to the ongoing development of psychologically informed services.

As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with service users, carers, support networks, system partners and multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver high quality evidence-based, person-centred care. You will be supported to develop your specialist interests, contribute to service innovation, and play an important role in promoting psychological understanding across teams and partner agencies.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities:Provide specialist psychological assessment and intervention, including comprehensive psychological and cognitive assessments, formulation, evidence-based interventions, consultation and outcome evaluation for people with complex needs.

Promote person-centred and trauma-informed care, working collaboratively with individuals and carers to develop personalised care plans that respect diversity, choice, dignity and individual strengths.

Manage risk and support integrated care, undertaking risk assessments and risk management planning while working across community pathways, locality teams and integrated neighbourhood partnerships to improve outcomes and reduce inequalities.

Provide psychological leadership within the neighbourhood teams, offering specialist consultation and advice, delivering teaching and training, and contributing to the supervision and development of assistant psychologists.

Drive service improvement and innovation, contributing to audit, research, quality improvement, service development, care pathway design and initiatives that enhance accessibility, effectiveness and equity of psychological services

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further information regarding the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent
• HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people from across the life span with a range of mental health issues and cognitive profiles.
• Experience across a range of psychological models including systemic, behavioural and individual therapeutic

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We are looking for part-time or full time GP for our nearly 8000 patient list size surgery in North Romford Havering.

Salary to be decided. Position available immediately

Main duties of the job

We would want you to be an enthusiastic, capable clinician who loves general practice and wants to help us deliver high quality primary care.

Conduct face-to-face consultations to diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic illnesses.Order diagnostic tests (such as blood tests or urine samples) and issue safe, evidence-based prescriptions.Refer patients to secondary care specialists, mental health teams, or community services when required.Collaborate closely with practice nurses, health visitors, pharmacists, and administrative staff.Adhere to General Medical Council (GMC) standards, General Medical Services (GMS) contract requirements, and local clinical governance frameworks.

About us

We have 2 full time partners, 4 permanent locums, 1 Practice Nurse, 1 ANP, 1 surgery Pharmacist, and a whole bunch of front line and back room admin staff.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A3134-26-0003

Job locations

13/15 Chase Cross Road

Collier Row

Romford

Essex

RM5 3PJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Principal Accountabilities

1. To deliver appropriate management, treatment and advice to patients.

2. To uphold the principles of good medical practice as stated in the GMC statement of professional values and responsibilities:

make the care of your patient your first concern;

treat every patient politely and considerately;

respect patients' dignity and privacy;

listen to patients and respect their views;

give patients information in a way they can understand;

respect the rights of patients to be fully involved in decisions about their care;

keep your professional knowledge and skills up to date;

recognise the limits of your professional competence;

be honest and trustworthy; respect and protect confidential information;

make sure that your personal beliefs do not prejudice your patients' care;

act quickly to protect patients from risk if you have good reason to believe that you or a colleague may not be fit to practice;

avoid abusing your position as a doctor; and work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients' interests.

3. To provide general practice consultations to patients and, where appropriate, physical examinations for the purposes of identifying or reducing the risk of disease or injury.

4. To arrange referrals for patients where appropriate.

5. To provide reports and information to external agencies for the benefit of patients, e.g. social services, housing department, benefits agency.

6. To ensure that clear, accurate contemporaneous records are made of all patient encounters.

7. To provide evidence of completion of vocational training, GMC registration, medical indemnity insurance, DRB clearance and Hepatitis B immune status.

8. To maintain own personal professional development and continuing medical education to ensure knowledge and skills are up to date.

9. To engage in the practice internal appraisal system, as well as the external appraisal and revalidation system.

10. To follow practice protocols to deliver Chronic Diseases Management services and the Quality and Outcomes framework.

11. To attend and contribute to practice meetings.

12. To participate in audit and clinical governance initiatives which are deemed necessary by the practice partners.

13. To work with the practice primary health care team to provide excellent service to our patients.

14. There is the opportunity to become involved with undergraduate teaching at the practice if desired.

Job description Job responsibilities Principal Accountabilities1. To deliver appropriate management, treatment and advice to patients.2. To uphold the principles of good medical practice as stated in the GMC statement of professional values and responsibilities:make the care of your patient your first concern;treat every patient politely and considerately;respect patients' dignity and privacy;listen to patients and respect their views;give patients information in a way they can understand;respect the rights of patients to be fully involved in decisions about their care;keep your professional knowledge and skills up to date;recognise the limits of your professional competence;be honest and trustworthy; respect and protect confidential information;make sure that your personal beliefs do not prejudice your patients' care;act quickly to protect patients from risk if you have good reason to believe that you or a colleague may not be fit to practice;avoid abusing your position as a doctor; and work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients' interests.3. To provide general practice consultations to patients and, where appropriate, physical examinations for the purposes of identifying or reducing the risk of disease or injury.4. To arrange referrals for patients where appropriate.5. To provide reports and information to external agencies for the benefit of patients, e.g. social services, housing department, benefits agency.6. To ensure that clear, accurate contemporaneous records are made of all patient encounters.7. To provide evidence of completion of vocational training, GMC registration, medical indemnity insurance, DRB clearance and Hepatitis B immune status.8. To maintain own personal professional development and continuing medical education to ensure knowledge and skills are up to date.9. To engage in the practice internal appraisal system, as well as the external appraisal and revalidation system.10. To follow practice protocols to deliver Chronic Diseases Management services and the Quality and Outcomes framework.11. To attend and contribute to practice meetings.12. To participate in audit and clinical governance initiatives which are deemed necessary by the practice partners.13. To work with the practice primary health care team to provide excellent service to our patients.14. There is the opportunity to become involved with undergraduate teaching at the practice if desired.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified General Practitioner

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified General Practitioner

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

Chase Cross Medical Centre

Address

13/15 Chase Cross Road

Collier Row

Romford

Essex

RM5 3PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Chase Cross Medical Centre

Address

13/15 Chase Cross Road

Collier Row

Romford

Essex

RM5 3PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you an experienced physiotherapist looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive acute therapy team? We're looking for a Senior Physiotherapist who is passionate in providing high standards of care. This is an 12 month fixed term contract to cover a secondment. Internal secondments will be considered.

We welcome applicants looking to further develop their Band 6 skills or those seeking development into their first Band 6 role.

As a department we are passionate about supporting continuing professional development to ensure we provide the highest standards of care to our patients.

The successful candidate will partake in the respiratory on-call service and the provision of 7-day therapy services throughout the department.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard of Physiotherapy within the following acute inpatient rotations: Respiratory, Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Stroke, Acute Medicine, Elderly Medicine and Urgent Care and Frailty.

To be an active member of the evening and weekend respiratory on call service.

To perform advanced and detailed assessments of patients presenting with a wide range of complex conditions and comorbidities; providing a diagnosis, plan, and goals, to develop and to deliver an individualised treatment programme to patients.

To work closely with AHP colleagues to provide joint therapies assessments and treatment plans enabling efficient use of Therapies Team resources.

To manage a caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision, managing attendance of board rounds and ward meetings to contribute significantly to patient flow.

To be highly skilled in identifying pathways of patient care, discharge plans, and suitable discharge locations.

Support band 7 and 8 colleagues in the day-to-day management and supervision of therapy teams, including supporting Band 5 therapists.

Mentor physiotherapy students during clinical placements (MSc & BSc) providing support and regular supervision with support from the Practice Development Lead as required.

Support newly registered staff during the preceptorship period taking on the role of preceptor, completing regular reviews and clinical supervision.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our Services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached JD & Person Spec for more details.

Supporting Clinical and Patient Excellence

To work autonomously within departmental clinical teams to provide excellent physiotherapy care to a diverse client group.

Manage a caseload independently on designated ward/s, supporting junior staff with their caseload management.

To increase and expand knowledge base and experience, clinically and non-clinically.

To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentation/multiple pathologies; use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition.

Formulate and deliver a complete specialised physiotherapy programme based on sound knowledge of evidence-based practise and treatment options.

Ensure that all patients have a documented problem list and goals that the patient has been involved in creating

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Clinical Educators Certificate
• Postgrad accredited study e.g. MSc in relevant health studies

Experience

Essential

• Advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the current environment and evidence of evidence-based practise in relevant health setting
• Awareness of own strengths and limitations
• Knowledge of relevant national policies and guidance and relevant assessment tools
• Experience of line managing team including setting objectives, conducting appraisals and effective delegation and coordination
• Evidence of effective working within an MDT
• Experience of service development
• Demonstrate experience of problem-solving approaches
• Demonstrates continuous professional development

Desirable

• Audit and research in a clinical area

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates ability to motivate team performance to achieve objectives
• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings
• Accurate record keeping, report writing and IT skills including presentation skills
• Have a flexible approach to working with good time management

Desirable

• Mentorship skills

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel to various hospital locations

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

CNS/CPS - Hospice Outreach Service TO APPLY YOU MUST COMPLETE THE APPLICATION ON OUR WEBSITE.Hospice in the Wealds Vacancies

Do you want to be part of a committed and supportive multi-disciplinary team that delivers empowering and compassionate care supporting people with a life limiting illness in the community? Then this role is for you!

Main duties of the job

As part of our model of care to ensure we have the right people, providing the right care in the right place and at the right time, we are offering Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Clinical Paramedic Specialist (CPS) roles to work as part of our multi-disciplinary team within the Hospice Outreach Service in the community.

The Hospice Outreach Team are the initial point of contact for all new community referrals and all telephone calls coming into the service. They are at the forefront of providing palliative advice and support to patients and families in the place they call home; this includes care homes and nursing homes. You will be part of a rota of clinicians covering our 7 day a week service offering telephone support as well as clinic and home-based assessments.

Our team care for patients who have a life limiting illness and our focus is on individualised care, focusing on improving quality of life and achieving patient centred goals. We care for people with long term conditions including heart failure, respiratory disease, frailty and neurological conditions, as well as those with an oncological diagnosis. Our team strives to work alongside other community teams and specialists to optimise patient experience and improve our team knowledge and development.

About us

The Hospice Outreach Team are the initial point of contact for all new community referrals and all telephone calls coming into the service. They are at the forefront of providing palliative advice and support to patients, and families in the place they call home, this includes care homes and nursing homes. You will be part of a rota of clinicians covering our 7 day a week service offering telephone support as well as clinic and home-based assessments.

Our team care for patients who have a life limiting illness and our focus is on individualised care, focusing on improving quality of life and achieving patient centred goals. We care for people with long term conditions including heart failure, respiratory disease, frailty and neurological conditions, as well as those with an oncological diagnosis. Our team strives to work alongside other community teams and specialists to optimise patient experience and improve our team knowledge and development.

You will have proven community or in-patient palliative care experience at Band 6 or 7, or have equivalent level of experience of working in the following related areas: Paramedic, General Medicine, Neurology, Emergency Medicine, Frailty, Respiratory Care, Cardiology or Oncology.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Reports to Advanced Clinical Practitioner/Hospice Outreach Service manager

Scope & Job Purpose

Hospice in the Weald are committed to supporting and developing its workforce. We recognise and value the importance of individual development and want our nurses and paramedics to train and develop into Clinical Nurse Specialists or Clinical Paramedic Specialists. These roles are demanding, and require a broad range of skills and competencies, however, they are very rewarding and will provide you with both skills and learning to meet the needs of our community and our organisational strategies.

Primary Job Purpose

To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in HOS (Hospice Outreach Service) to deliver high quality care to patients with a life limiting illness in the community.

To offer the patient and those who care for them, the skills of a dedicated palliative care service which encompasses symptom control, social, emotional and spiritual care.

To offer advice, support and education to the primary health care team and other healthcare professionals on palliative care issues. Giving appropriate medications when immediate need is identified on community visits and supporting other community healthcare professionals with advice about safe medication administration when needed

To strive to help us extend our hospice reach to ensure we have the right people, providing right care at the right time

You will provide clinical advice and specialist support to other professionals on palliative care issues and play a significant role in helping patients to achieve their preferred place of care and their preferred place of death.

To participate in quality initiatives within the department.

Key Responsibilities

Deliverables/Outcomes

Take and analyse a clinical history in a relevant succinct and logical manner

Record concisely, accurately, confidentially and legibly the appropriate elements of the history, examination, results of investigations, differential diagnosis and management plan

Present cases clearly, consistently and professionally to the MDT contributing effectively in patient management

Assess the patients needs. Identify their goals and work with the patient and family towards achieving them

Interpret the results of investigations and discuss and liaise with colleagues to order them appropriately

Develop knowledge of the options for achieving control of symptoms and ability to advise the primary health care team

Develop an ability to explore the personal resources of families/carers in order to ensure patients are cared for in the place of their choice

Support, advise and coach carers at home in managing a relative whose condition is deteriorating

Recognise the impact of caring for dying patients on primary health care team colleagues and offer support

Demonstrate sensitivity and respect for patients and families from different religious and cultural background and sexual orientation

Demonstrate safe mobilisation, transfer and movement of patients in the community and how and where to obtain appropriate equipment

Recognise and manage palliative care emergencies

Bring closure to the nurse-patient relationship and provide for a safe transition to another care provider

To be involved with and support the Gold Standard Framework (GSF) meetings with GPs and in Care Homes and Nursing homes.

Attend weekly MDT meetings

Management and Leadership

Liaise closely with HOS Manager and wider team on control, distribution and management of clinical workload.

Be cognisant of the Hospice in the Wealds Three-Year Strategy and Operational Business Plan.

Work to maintain a high level of risk awareness about self and patient safety

Assist in the development of policies, procedures, and guidelines to continuously improve ways of working.

Support and empower our volunteers

Communication and Teamwork

Develop skills in managing complex communication issues with patients and families as a lone worker in the community;

Anticipate barriers to communication, and take action to improve the communication skills and strategies of the team

Seeks out different styles and methods of communicating to assist longer term needs and aims

Develop advanced communication skills

Write and maintain accurate notes/documentation and input computerised data, keeping all information up-to-date

Develop presentation skills, both oral and written.

Structure an interview using appropriate questioning, avoid jargon, using familiarlanguage, at patients own pace

Communicate both verbally and in writing to patients whose first language may not be English in a manner that they understand, using interpreters appropriately

Break bad news in steps appropriate to the understanding of the individual and be able to support distress

Demonstrate an understanding of the need to involve patients and carers in decision making, offering them informed choices, respecting their views

Manage dissatisfied patients/relatives, anticipating potential problems

Demonstrate negotiation and diplomacy skills and partnership working with external agencies

Demonstrate competent use of Electronic Patient Records and Hospice in the Weald IT systems

Education and Training

Education and Training

Participate in all learning opportunities offered and expected as part of the development programme, and apply own learning to the future development of practice

Share, articulate and reflect palliative care skills, enabling others to learn

Participate in planned teaching programmes

Develop teaching skills

Support new staff and clinical placements

Use relevant AV equipment;

Utilise experiential learning methods;

Consistently draw on research and literature to influence specialist palliative careteaching

Obtain evidence based literature from various sources;

Apply evidence to patient care;

Training and Development

Within 2 years to have completed the ACNS/ACPS framework and consolidated performance and practice at a CNS/CPS level.

Actively participate in the provision of supervision/reflective practice to colleagues to support engaging development opportunities.

Undertake Hospice mandatory training and participate in wider training and development opportunities

Act as a role model and mentor to colleagues and to be an ambassador to neighbouring health and social care providers, providing informal education and support to staff in their provision of palliative care.

Work collaboratively with the multi-professional team to provide training to care homes on End of Life Care as required.

Working with Due Diligence

Assist with the development of policies and procedures

Participate in forums for discussion on research and audit programmes

Support quality initiatives in local area

Participate in clinical governance initiatives e.g. clinical review

Engage in clinical supervision and self-reflection, and use this to improve care andPractice

Maintain professionalism through adherence to recognized Codes (e.g. NMC, GMC, HPC, HCPC) and work within the boundaries of Hospice in the Weald policies

Maintain professional development though the Hospice Annual Review process to continuously update and improve knowledge and competencies

General

All employees are required to undertake the following:

To make positive contributions to all internal and external quality and/or best practice measures/processes.

To fully participate in the annual appraisal process, to agree targets and objectives with line managers and to report on activity against agreed targets on a regular basis.

To fully comply at all times, with Hospice in the Weald policies and procedures and to take responsibility for own actions/inactions.

To fully comply with all mandatory and HITW role specific training requirements

To act in accordance with workplace legislation/requirements including Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity and Data Protection.

To share and model HITW values and expected behaviours at all times.

To participate in all employee engagement activities including team, departmental or other staff meetings as required

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND IS SUBJECT TO REVIEW IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE POST HOLDER AND ACCORDING TO FUTURE CHANGES/DEVELOPMENTS IN THE SERVICE

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

Registered Nurse (Level 1) or Registered Paramedic (HCPC)with 3 years post registration experience.

Evidence of ongoing Professional Development.

Experience

Proven track record of contemporaneous clinical practice.

Experience in Palliative and End of Life Care and Bereavement Support in a community setting (desirable)

Prepared and delivered education programmes to other healthcare professionals. (desirable)

Essential Skills

Ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve in a fast paced and challenging environment.

Takes the initiative and responds flexibly to change.

Delegates tasks appropriately.

Ability to develop rapport with a wide range of people and to act with credibility, tact and diplomacy.

High level of computer literacy skills including the use of mobile technology.

Ability to interpret situations from different angles and identify opportunities for improvement.

Forward thinking and proactive in decision making and in assessing risks and its mitigation.

Applies personal organisation strategies to prioritise and effectively manage workload within a team environment.

Personal Attributes

Passionate about providing individualised care

Dedicated to making a difference and changing peoples lives

Compassionate

High levels of enterprise, innovation and dedication

Maintains a calm disposition and positive outlook

Proactive team player

Ability to work well within and adapt to a changing environment

Willingness to travel to varying work locations

Forward thinking

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Level 1) or Registered Paramedic (HCPC)
• with 3 years post registration experience.
• Evidence of ongoing Professional Development.

Experience

Essential

• Proven track record of contemporaneous clinical practice.

Desirable

• Experience in Palliative and End of Life Care and Bereavement Support in a community setting
• Prepared and delivered education programmes to other healthcare professionals.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Passionate about providing individualised care
• Dedicated to making a difference and changing peoples lives
• Compassionate
• High levels of enterprise, innovation and dedication
• Maintains a calm disposition and positive outlook
• Proactive team player
• Ability to work well within and adapt to a changing environment
• Willingness to travel to varying work locations
• Forward thinking

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Are you an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner looking for a role that offers true variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives? Come and be part of a dynamic, supportive, and innovative PCN that truly values your expertise.At HSW PCN, we're not just ticking boxes we're transforming care across our community. As an ACP, youll be empowered to lead from the front in a role that spans acute clinics, home visits, and care home ward rounds. This is your opportunity to make a real difference to some of the most vulnerable people in our community, while working in a forward-thinking environment that respects your clinical judgment and supports your growth.What You'll Be Doing:

• Running acute care clinics with autonomy, supported by a team who values your input

• Providing responsive home visits, allowing patients to receive quality care where they feel safest

• Leading proactive care home ward rounds, improving outcomes and quality of life for residents

• Working alongside a multidisciplinary team that includes GPs, pharmacists, social prescribers, and mental health professionals

• Driving innovation in care delivery with the support of a PCN that invests in its people and infrastructure

Were offering a chance to be part of something bigger: transforming primary care from the ground up.

The role requires availability on a rota basis to work within our Enhanced Access service, this will include occasional Saturday work.

Main duties of the job

The Advanced Practitioner will play a vital role in delivering care across various settings, including acute clinics, home visits, and care home ward rounds. They will also contribute to person-specific models of care, such as frailty pathways.

This role requires the autonomous management of patients with unplanned or urgent healthcare needs and demands significant experience in managing both long-term conditions and complex cases.

The practitioner will be instrumental in ensuring the delivery of consistent, high-quality, person-centred care. Responsibilities include assessing individual patient needs, formulating diagnoses, and initiating appropriate, evidence-based interventions. A key component of the role is developing personalised, holistic management plans tailored to each patients unique circumstances.

About us

Healthier South Wirral consists of 5 GP practices Eastham Group Practice, Sunlight Group Practice, The Orchard Surgery, Civic Medical Centre and Spital Surgery.

We focus on delivering proactive, personalised, and integrated care, with services spanning acute clinics, home visits, care home ward rounds, mental health support, and prevention programmes.

What Makes Us Stand Out:

• Multi-disciplinary team including GPs, ACPs, paramedics, pharmacists, care coordinators, social prescribers & mental health staff

• Strong focus on preventative care, including innovative work on cardiovascular disease and health inequalities

• Community outreach and clinics delivered closer to patients' homes

• Collaborative leadership and a culture of continuous improvement

Were proud to be a patient-centred, inclusive PCN that empowers clinicians to work at the top of their licence with the flexibility, support, and autonomy to make a real difference.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication

Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients and their families are fully informed and consent to treatment.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognizing the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.

Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication.

Maintain effective communication within the practice environment and with external stakeholders.

Act as an advocate for patients and colleagues.

Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance for patients, relatives and work colleagues, for example the complaints department etc. and provide information in an acceptable format, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate.

Motivate staff to achieve personal and departmental targets and standards.

To work as part of a wider team to ensure that the care of people living with Frailty is based on relevant best practice guidance including, NSFs and NICE guidance and ICB policies.

Analytical Tasks

Use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in planning, implementation and monitoring of care, presenting and communicating information.

Review and process data using accurate SNOMED codes in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes.

Manage information searches using the internet and local library databases.

Understand responsibility of self and others to the practice and primary care trust regarding the Freedom of Information Act.

Present clinical data and information to the MDT team to agree patient pathway

Physical Skills

Able to travel across sites and South Wirral footprint.

Work is physically challenging and will include physical examination of patients, lifting and handling of patients and equipment.

Undertake a range of diagnostics including ECG and phlebotomy and near patient testing as appropriate.

Keyboard skills; knowledge of electronic care records and mobile working, databases, spreadsheet, email, word processing, presentation, email,Internet,Intranet and clinical software systems

Responsibility for Patient Care

Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the HCPC.

Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.

Prioritize, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality.

Deliver care according to NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care.

Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation.

Initiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities.

Utilize the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required.

In partnership with other clinical teams, collaborate on improving the quality of health care responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate.

Evaluate patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care.

Support and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation.

Contribute to the appraisal of the performance of the team, providing feedback as appropriate

Understand and apply legal issues that support the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, and be aware of statutory child/vulnerable patients health procedures and local guidance.

Clinical Practice Specific:

Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and develop person centered and holistic plans of clinical care accordingly.

Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions-treatments for patients with complex needs seeking advice as appropriate.

Prescribe and review medication within personal ability for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.

Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.

Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions.

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care and working with our multiple stakeholders to ensure best patient care, ensuring patients receive the right care at the right time.

Support patients and their families to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care.

Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Advanced Nurse Practitioner OR HCPC Registered Paramedic
• Educated to degree-diploma level in Paramedicine or equivalent experience
• Driving Licence

Desirable

• Non Medical prescribing

Experience

Essential

• Accountability of own roles and other roles in primary care setting
• Highly developed knowledge of illness and injury presentation
• Clinical governance in primary care setting
• Experience of working with frail and elderly people
• Local and National health policy
• Experience of managing acute illness presentations
• Up to date Professional Development portfolio

Desirable

• Minimum 2 years post registration experience in clinical practice

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust are looking to appoint a 12 month fixed term NHS Locum Consultant to join the Microbiology team of three Consultants working cross site at all Trust sites .

The post is whole time - 10 PAs ( less than full time will be considered) and is based at Southport Hospital. Agile working will be considered.

There is an Category A on call requirement - Currently 1 in 6

Applicants are required to be fully registered with a licence to practice with the General Medical Council at the time of application.

Main duties of the job

There are opportunities to build the clinical service through Antimicrobial Stewardship taking on the lead role with contributions towards Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) Service, Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings and additional ward presence.

Our Pathology Service provides Pathology for Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals (NHS) Trust as well as the surrounding community.

Each year the laboratory performs over 6.5 million tests which are dealt with by medical, scientific, clerical and support staff in a range of departments

• Haematology and Transfusion
• Biochemistry and Immunology
• Microbiology
• Cellular Pathology
• Phlebotomy (Blood Taking)
• Bereavement

The Trust's Pathology department is accredited to ISO15189: Please follow this link to access the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) websiteand type the department's UKAS ID to access the schedule of accreditation for each of the department.

The UKAS ID codes are as follows Biochemistry and Immunology 8871, Cellular Pathology 8908, Haematology and Transfusion 8864 and Microbiology 8857.

A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee, the existing Consultant Microbiologists, and the Clinical Director, within 3 months after the commencement date of the appointment.

Depending on the demands of the service, as with the flexible work patterns of most Medical Microbiologists, sometimes a greater or lesser proportion of time may be spent between infection control and clinical microbiology.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our Services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information regarding the main responsibilities and requirements essential for this role please refer to the supporting documents heading and review the job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including a proposed job plan.

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

£338 million (PFI) investment has re-built and modernised both Whiston and St Helens Hospitals, resulting in modern state of the art health care facilities for the treatment and care of patients. St Helens Hospital was completed in 2008 and Whiston Hospital in 2010. The hospitals include 887 inpatient beds with state-of-the-art CT and MRI facilities existing on both hospital sites. CT and MRI scanners at St Helens have also recently been upgraded including installation of a high field 3 Tesla MRI scanner. The DEXA scanner is also located at St Helens Hospital.

The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk, and Newton hospitals.

The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery, and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.

As a Trust, our aim is to provide a high-quality service to all patients. We strive to meet the best standards for professional care whilst being sensitive and responsive to the needs of individual patients. Our valued workforce is recognised for their unique skills and talents with our teams of experts winning national awards on a regular basis.

Whiston Hospital

Whiston Hospital a busy teaching hospital which provides a comprehensive range of acute Medical and Surgical Services, Emergency Services, Maternity Services, Paediatrics and Medicine for Older People. The Regional Burns and Plastic Surgery Units are also based on this site. There is a Critical Care Unit consisting of ICU, HDU, CCU and an onsite Cardiac Catheter Laboratory. The stroke consultants deliver 24/7 thrombolysis to eligible patients presenting with acute stroke. There is a 30-bed Stroke Unit which accommodates both acute stroke patients and those with rehabilitation needs.

St Helens Hospital

St Helens Hospital is an Ambulatory Care Centre providing Intermediate Care and Day Surgery. Rheumatology, Dermatology and Diabetes services are based on this site and within easy reach of other acute specialties at Whiston Hospital.

Southport Hospital

Southport Hospital is a General Hospital that includes adults accident and emergency services, intensive care, and a range of medical and surgical specialities. There is also an outpatients service. The North West Regional Spinal Injuries Centre at Southport hospital provides specialist care for spinal patients from across the North West, North Wales, and the Isle of Man.

The hospital, which replaced the Southport General Infirmary and the Southport Promenade Hospital, opened in September 1988.

Ormskirk Hospital

Ormskirk Hospital is a General Hospital and provides womens and childrens services, including accident and emergency services, surgery, and maternity care.

The hospital provides these services for patients living across West Lancashire, Southport, and Formby.

Life in Merseyside and West Lancashire

Merseyside, which includes the great city of Liverpool, is within easy reach of North Wales, the Lake District and the Peak District and provides an interesting mix of rural and urban life.

Liverpool is a vibrant, music city which has undergone a renaissance in recent years and has recently been named European City of Culture.

High quality schools are available in and around Merseyside and West Lancashire. The area has many sports facilities including championship golf courses, several sailing clubs and one of the finest windsurfing venues in Britain.

People from Merseyside and West Lancashire are renowned for their friendliness and quick-witted humour and the region sports two of the finest football teams in the Premier League.

The town of St Helens is renowned for its glassworks and rugby. The district has a population of around 340,000 and is of mixed residential, industrial, and rural character. It is situated on the edge of Merseyside, between the open countryside of Cheshire to the south and Lancashire to the north.

Southport is a seaside town and has a population of around 90,000. Southport lies on the Irish Sea Coast and is fringed to the north by the Ribble estuary. Town attractions include Southport Pier, the second longest seaside pleasure pier in the British Isles and Lord Street, an elegant tree-lined shopping street. Southport today is still one of the most popular seaside resorts in the UK and hosts various events including an annual air show on and over the beach, the largest independent flower show in the UK and the British Musical Fireworks Championship.

Ormskirk is an historic Market town surrounded by beautiful countryside, reserves, and wildlife. Ormskirk has quaint village streets, winning restaurants and farm shops and is also home to the award-winning Edgehill University.

Distance to Liverpool City Centre:

From Whiston Hospital 13.3 miles

From St Helens Hospital 15 miles

From Southport Hospital 19.9 miles

From Ormskirk Hospital 18.1 miles

Distance to Manchester City Centre:

From Whiston Hospital - 26.6 miles

From St Helens Hospital 27.7 miles

From Southport Hospital 42.4 miles

From Ormskirk Hospital 35.4 miles

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration at the time of application
• FRCPath or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
• MD/PhD or equivalent medical qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in relevant specialty
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
• Experience of teaching
• Knowledge of the principles of research

Desirable

• Experience of teaching undergraduates
• Experience of supervising trainee pathologists
• Evidence of involvement in research

Skills

Essential

• Broad range of IT skills.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a Consultant
• Ability to practise independently as a Consultant
• Ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
• Awareness of personal limitations

Other

Essential

• Ability to be a flexible team member
• Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
• Meets professional health requirements
• Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role

Desirable

• Full driving licence.
• Ability to organise and manage people and resources

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Are you looking for a new and exciting alternative career path within the care sector? How would you like to work for an innovative and market-leading organisation? This is the perfect opportunity for a compassionate person with a desire to help others at the greatest time of need.

The role of Administrator/Crisis Worker is critical in providing victims of sexual assault with the dedicated support and care required. Acting as the advocate for patients who attend the Centre, you will empower them to feel in control and where applicable, support them during the forensic examination process. Each county has its own dedicated Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), the service has been commissioned to improve the immediate medical response and aftercare offered to victims of sexual assault and rape.

Main duties of the job

This Paediatric & Adult Administrator/Crisis Worker role will include:

providing telephone information and support.

assisting in the administration and management process of an adult or child and their family visiting the centre, including preparing the patient and assisting in the collecting of forensic evidence.

supporting use of the colposcope and medical care, providing advocacy support for the patient and/or family, and ensuring a patient-centered service.

ensuring that a high standard of DNA decontamination is maintained between forensic cases (cleaning).

assisting patients and liaising with other agencies regarding the management of historic cases.

As an organisation that 'does the right thing', we believe you will be empowered to make a difference. Please note, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references, and Police vetting NVVP Level 2 checks. Whilst the position may be based from one location, additional travel may be required, therefore a UK driving license is required for this role.

Because of the nature of this role, applications are invited from females only. This post has a genuine occupational qualification under the Sex Discrimination Act, Section 7(2)b and 7(2)e. We welcome applications for this Administrator/ Crisis Worker role from candidates with experience in care, social care, healthcare, and administration.

About us

Founded by passionate clinicians on a mission to provide expert patient-centred services, Mountain Healthcare leads the clinical forensic healthcare provisions sector in the UK. A premier partner of NHS England and the police, our unique provisions include Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs), Police Custodial Healthcare, Secure Estate Healthcare and clinical telephone advice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Mountain Healthcare are a specialist business already providing similar services to 20 other SARCs in locations across the UK. This will be a dual role with both Administrator and Crisis Worker responsibilities.

You will based at the Hazlehurst Centre CSAAS SARC, West Yorkshire

Additional Location: North Yorkshire CSAAS SARC

This is Full-Time vacancy of 40 hours per week.

Salary: £28,051.32 per annum pro rata based on 40 hours per week (£13.45 per hour)

Shift hours will be:

Monday-Saturday Five shifts 9:30am-5:30pm

There will also be the opportunity to pick-up additional shifts as an out of hours Crisis Worker, on an on-call basis from 5:30pm to 9:30am.

Due to the number of applications, this post may close earlier than the published closing date.

Driven by our values Be Kind and Do the Right Thing, Mountain Healthcare provides holistic and trauma-informed care that improves the immediate and long-term health outcomes of patients across the criminal justice system. Through innovative technologies and strategic partnerships, our expert clinicians ensure equal, effective and efficient services to all our patients and always put their health, safety and rights first.

Join the Best Provider, Make the Greatest Difference Clinical forensic healthcare is a rapidly growing career path as demand for specialist critical services has greatly increased in recent years. At Mountain Healthcare, we understand that to provide the highest quality services for our patients and customers, our people must be the best in the field.

We are proud to offer unrivalled staff training and development opportunities such as our unique Forensic Practitioner Gateway, our wide range of accredited and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses, and access to events across the health and justice sector.

DE&I Mountain Healthcare aims to create and encourage an environment that is committed to promoting equality, diversity, working inclusively, and valuing the differences that individuals can bring to the workplace. We uphold these principles in our organisational values and behaviours towards each other and our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexuality, or other personal circumstances.

Company benefits

Enhanced sickness pay scheme

Enhanced Maternity Pay after 1 year's service

Enhanced Neonatal/Adoption Pay after 1 year's service

Well-being programme

Advanced rota planning for better work-life balance

6 weeks annual leave

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Apprenticeships

Employee Assistant Programme

Long Service/Team of the Month Awards

A range of accredited and CPD training courses and masterclasses

Funding for higher education courses after one years' service

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience of working with vulnerable adults and children.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and adults.
• Knowledge and understanding confidentiality.
• Experience completing administrative duties
• IT Literate
• Work experience within an administration role; including data collection, excel spreadsheets, providing reports and manipulating data will be essential.
• Can drive and has access to a car 24/7
• Because of the nature of this role, applications are invited from females only. This post has a genuine occupational qualification under the Sex Discrimination Act, Section 7(2)b and 7(2)e.
• As an organisation that 'does the right thing', we believe you will be empowered to make a difference.
• We welcome applications for this Administrator/ Crisis Worker role from candidates with experience in care, social care, healthcare, and administration.

Desirable

• Experience of working with individuals who may have complex needs.
• Experience of working with individuals who have experienced sexual assault/ violence.
• Experience of creating and utilising resources and use of distraction techniques.
• Project development and outreach
• Training and presentation skills

Job summary

Are you a passionate Dietitian looking to make a meaningful impact in mental health? Join our inpatient mental health team at Parklands Hospital, where you'll have the opportunity to support service users with complex needs, champion recovery-focused care, and help shape the future of dietetic provision within our acute mental health pathway.

Working alongside a skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team including Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Psychiatry and other Allied Health Professionals, you'll play a vital role in improving both physical and mental wellbeing. This is an exciting opportunity to develop innovative approaches, influence service development, and be part of a team committed to delivering compassionate, trauma-informed and evidence-based care.

Come and make a difference where nutrition can change lives.

This is a part time role for 22.5 hours per week

For more information, please contact Joan Co (Physiotherapist and inpatient AHP Therapy Manager) at 02382317715 or email at mailto:[email protected] to talk things through or head over for a visit.

Main duties of the job

Provide a specialist dietetic service to adults receiving inpatient mental health care, undertaking comprehensive nutritional assessments and developing evidence-based, person-centred treatment plans for individuals with complex mental and physical health needs. Manage and prioritise a specialist caseload, delivering effective interventions, reviews and discharge planning in line with professional and organisational standards.

Deliver specialist nutritional advice and treatment for service users with malnutrition, obesity, eating disorders, disordered eating, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and medication-related weight changes.

Work autonomously and collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, contributing specialist expertise to assessments, care planning, risk management, ward rounds and discharge processes. Liaise with carers, community services and external agencies to ensure coordinated care and effective transitions between services.

Deliver training and education to staff, carers and service users, and provide supervision and assessment of Dietetic students. Participate in service development, clinical audit, quality improvement and research activities. Maintain professional registration, undertake continuing professional development, and ensure compliance with safeguarding, information governance, health and safety, infection prevention and equality and diversity requirements.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
• HCPC Registration.

Desirable

• Advance Diploma of Dietetics
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development portfolio

Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive post registration experience including evidence of experience in catering, providing training for staff/carer and running group sessions with service users.
• Experience of working with eating disorder cases either in a community setting or in-patient
• Experience of providing supervision to other colleagues/professionals

Desirable

• Experience of working with mental health and learning disability within a clinical settings
• Formal training in communication skills e.g.
• Talking Mats, Motivational Interviewing or
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Risk management
• Reflective Practice
• Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
• Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information
• Computer literacy
• Ability to build effective working relationships
• Knowledge of mental health legislation and current practice
• Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application
• Ability to work creatively with patients to support engagement
• Ability to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy demonstrating positive communication skills

Desirable

• Practical application of evidenced-based practice

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

The Clinical Coding Department is responsible for abstracting and analysing complex clinical information from patients records and translate this into a coded format in line with National Standards.

To enter the final encoded data onto the appropriate computer systems to meet essential Trust requirements for statutory information and financial flows.

You will work as part of a team of experienced trained staff, the job will involve rotation between duties working on all specialties.

To work as a senior member of the Clinical Coding team in supporting & mentoring Clinical Coding Officers and assist the Clinical Coding Manager in ensuring accurate and timely clinical coding is achieved for all patient activity.

Senior Clinical Coders are expected to work on their own initiative to collect, collate, translate and assign codes to clinical information relating to the diagnoses and operations for patients admitted to hospital. This is in accordance with local and national coding practices and to meet local quality and timeliness standards.

To provide codes and appropriate details for all those seeking to extract clinically coded information from the Patient Information Management System.

Main duties of the job

• Review and interpret complex clinical information from patient health records and a range of clinical systems, applying your knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
• Accurately code inpatient and day case activity using ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications, in accordance with national and local clinical coding standards, rules and conventions.
• Ensure coded information is accurate, complete, consistent and submitted within agreed Trust timescales.
• Act as a key coding contact for designated specialties, building positive working relationships with clinical teams and supporting the resolution of complex coding queries
• Liaise with clinicians and their teams to clarify clinical documentation where this is required to support accurate coding.
• Provide guidance and support to trainee, junior and less experienced Clinical Coders, including mentoring, checking work and helping colleagues develop their coding knowledge and confidence
• Support the induction of new team members and work with the Clinical Coding Manager to identify learning and development needs.
• Participate in clinical coding audits, review findings and contribute to improvements that support consistently high standards of coded information
• Support the Clinical Coding Manager in developing and implementing local processes and guidance in line with national standards

About us

We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.

We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.

We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.

Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.

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

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• Collaboration - We work together to deliver safe, consistent, patient-centred care. Respect - We treat everyone with respect, kindness and equity. Curiosity - We stay curious to drive innovation that delivers exceptional patient outcomes.

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• Holds Accredited Clinical Coding Qualification or has equivalent experience
• Demonstrated medical terminology and anatomy knowledge
• Knowledge of Patient information systems
• Evidence of attendance to a Clinical Coding refresher course, within the last 2 years

Desirable

• Holds an NHS Digital approved Clinical coding Auditor or trainer classification

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• A thorough knowledge of ICD-10 and OPCS - 4
• Significant coding experience
• Be able to explain the complex coding rules to all disciplines of staff including medical and clinical.

Desirable

• Specialist Paediatric coding experience
• Understanding of clinical coding and the impact on HRG'S and financial flows.

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Have excellent verbal communication skills, in person, by telephone and in writing (including emails), using tact, discretion and sensitivity
• Be able to explain the complex coding rules to all disciplines of staff including medical and clinical.
• Working with VDU's, standard keyboard skills for Inputting into computer more or less continuously
• Frequent requirement for prolonged concentration
• Use of MS Word & excel to an intermediate level
• Ability to work under pressure to meet Financial and statistical deadlines
• Gather, analyse, interpret and present extensive and / or complex data and information.
• A committed, pro-active individual able to work on their own initiative and prioritise workloads.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of coding classifications, standards and guidance, including ongoing changes to ICD-10 and OPCS-4.
• Evidence of Continuing professional Development

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).

Job summary

Churchtown Medical Centre is seeking a motivated Salaried GP to join our friendly, forward-thinking team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a well-organised, supportive environment where GP wellbeing and manageable workloads are a genuine priority. With no on-call requirements, flexible start and finish times, and a structured clinical day, this role offers an outstanding work-life balance.

You will benefit from strong multidisciplinary support, including ANPs, prescribing pharmacists, paramedics managing the majority of home visits, and a dedicated clinical admin team that significantly reduces GP administrative burden. Our modern systems and efficient processes allow you to focus on delivering high-quality patient care while maintaining professional satisfaction.

This role is ideal for a GP seeking stability, flexibility, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative practice that values its clinicians and actively works to create a sustainable and enjoyable working environment.

Main duties of the job

As a Salaried GP, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred primary care through a combination of face-to-face consultations and telephone assessments. You will assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, ensuring safe and effective treatment and follow-up where required.

You will work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team, including nurses, ANPs, pharmacists, and paramedics, to ensure coordinated and efficient patient care. Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records using EMIS Web will form an important part of your daily work.

The role also involves contributing to practice clinical discussions, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and maintaining high clinical standards in line with current guidelines. There will be opportunities to develop specialist interests and contribute to specialist clinics, depending on your individual skills and interests.

About us

Located in Southport, our practice serves approximately 10,000 patients and is supported by a highly skilled and collaborative multidisciplinary team. Our clinical team includes four Salaried GPs, ANPs, practice nurses, HCAs, a physician associate, prescribing pharmacists, and paramedics who manage most home visits, ensuring GP time is used effectively.

We have a dedicated clinical administrative team in place specifically to reduce GP workload, allowing clinicians to focus on patient care rather than paperwork. Our practice uses efficient systems and workflows designed to support both patient access and clinician wellbeing.

We pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive, respectful, and positive working culture. We actively promote flexibility, professional development, and innovation, creating an environment where GPs feel valued, supported, and able to thrive both professionally and personally.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Churchtown Medical Centre is a well organised and supportive practice serving approximately ten thousand patients we prioritise clinician wellbeing and have implemented systems and team structures specifically designed to reduce gp workload and improve job satisfaction

We foster a positive respectful and collaborative working environment where clinicians feel supported valued and able to deliver their best work

we are seeking an enthusiastic and committed salaried gp to join our well established and supportive practice team you will work in a modern primary care environment designed to provide safe high quality and patient centred care while ensuring gp workload remains manageable and sustainable

this role offers an excellent opportunity to work alongside a strong multidisciplinary team supported by effective clinical systems and administrative processes that enable gps to focus on clinical care

the practice is committed to maintaining a sustainable and manageable workload a typical clinical day consists of

morning session twelve patient appointments and three telephone consultations

afternoon session twelve patient appointments and two telephone consultations

flexible start and finish times available

there is no on call requirement as part of this role

the practice also operates specialist clinics and offers opportunities for gps to develop and utilise specialist interests where appropriate

you will work as part of a highly skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team including

salaried gps

advanced nurse practitioners

practice nurses

healthcare assistants

physician associate

clinical prescribing pharmacists

paramedics managing the majority of home visits

dedicated clinical administrative team

the clinical administrative team plays a key role in reducing gp workload by assisting with document management administrative tasks and workflow optimisation

we are committed to supporting the professional growth and development of our clinicians the successful candidate will be encouraged to maintain their professional competence through continued professional development

the practice uses emis web as its clinical system and has efficient digital workflows in place to support safe effective and streamlined patient care

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• This position is open only to GPs who have the appropriate GMC registration, NHS England performers list and current right to work in the UK without the need for employer visa sponsorship .

Desirable

• X

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive GP practice in Swiss Cottage. The successful candidate will provide high-quality nursing care to our patient population.

You will ideally have experience of working in a GP primary care setting . Familiarity with EMIS is ideal but applicants with experience in other IT applications will be considered.

Main duties of the job

The candidate will be expected to cover core nursing duties including, smear tests, child and travel immunisations, wound care, assist in minor surgery clinics, governance tasks and recall processes. Preferable also is to have experience in undertaking diabetes checks, Asthma annual reviews, COPD monitoring, Smoking Cessation and Family Planning advice experience.

We are looking for a full time position (37.5 per week) but part-time hours will be considered.

About us

Swiss Cottage Surgery Surgery is a practice, providing care to over 17,000 patients and is part of Central Camden Primary Care Network. We are a friendly, supportive 4 partner practice with a wider multi-professional team including GPs, Nurses, Pharmacists and Physician Associates.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assess patients, plan and deliver nursing care, review outcomes and seek GP advice or refer when needs exceed the scope of the role.

Undertake long-term condition reviews, including diabetes and hypertension, and other condition reviews within competence and agreed protocols; support patients with self-management.

Deliver adult, childhood and travel immunisations, including travel health advice, using appropriate authorisation such as Patient Group Directions or Patient Specific Directions.

Perform cervical screening and relevant swabs, following screening programme requirements; explain procedures, obtain consent and arrange appropriate follow-up.

Provide wound assessment and dressings, suture and clip removal, phlebotomy, blood pressure checks, urinalysis and sample collection and processing.

Undertake NHS Health Checks and provide health promotion advice, including smoking cessation, healthy eating and physical activity.

Assist with minor surgery and provide chaperoning when required; recognise deterioration and respond to clinical emergencies within training.

Maintain accurate, timely clinical records and coding; support patient call and recall, results follow-up and continuity of care.

Person Specification

Clinical skills and knowledge

Essential

• Competence in phlebotomy, wound care, cervical screening, adult and childhood immunisations, and travel health advice / vaccinations.
• Knowledge of health promotion, long-term condition care, infection prevention and control, safeguarding and clinical governance.
• Understanding of professional accountability, consent, confidentiality and medicines administration under PGDs / PSDs.

Desirable

• Additional skills in respiratory disease management or other specialist long-term condition care.
• Knowledge of primary care health campaigns and QOF.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult / RGN) with current NMC registration.
• Recognised cervical screening training and current sample taker registration / number.
• Relevant immunisation training and competence, including childhood immunisations.

Desirable

• Further qualification in general practice nursing, long-term condition management or sexual and reproductive health.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a nurse in an NHS GP practice.
• Experience of independent nursing consultations with adults and children, including working with families and carers.
• Experience of long-term condition reviews and use of clinical protocols.
• Experience of participating in clinical audit.

Desirable

• Experience of family planning services.
• Experience of mentoring colleagues and contributing to quality improvement.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Are you ready to grow and develop your specialist skills within the field of acute Stroke? If so, we would be excited to welcome you to join our friendly, enthusiastic and supportive team! The post is based at Cheltenham General Hospital in Gloucestershire, providing cover to both the hyperacute (HASU) and acute (ASU) stroke units.

We are looking for a Speech and Language therapist with post graduate dysphagia skills and a passion for working with individuals experiencing acute post-stroke communication and swallowing difficulties. This post would suit experienced Speech & Language Therapists at band 5 level or those already working as a band 6 who wish to further develop their competencies in communication and dysphagia within a supportive and experienced team.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will:

• Manage a shared caseload of stroke inpatients with complex communication and swallowing disorders.
• Provide specialist assessment of both communication and swallowing difficulties and input into discharge planning.
• Create and implement individualised treatment programmes, ensuring that these are monitored and modified as required.
• Work alongside a supportive team of experienced Speech and Language Therapy colleagues as well as a Speech and Language therapy assistant.
• Work closely with our multidisciplinary colleagues, providing regular joint sessions and attending shared goal planning meetings.

Why Join Us?

We are proud of our supportive team culture and strong commitment to your professional growth and wellbeing. When you join us, you can expect:

• Comprehensive CPD opportunities and access to a wide range of training
• Structured supervision, including regular peer support sessions
• Opportunities to develop advanced clinical skills in areas such as FEES
• A clear pathway for career progression, supported through regular personal development reviews

Whether you're experienced in community working or keen to transition into this rewarding area, you will be supported every step of the way to grow, develop, and thrive.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are outlined 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 description

Job responsibilities

Overview of the role from the job description:

• To provide a comprehensive speech and language therapy service to stroke patients in the acute setting with acquired communication and swallowing disorders

For full details of the job role, please refer to the job description and person specification.

The Trustis required towork in line with the Governments 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

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Recognised Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists degree level qualification
• Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
• Member of the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Post Graduate Dysphagia Training

LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience in managing patients with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties post stroke
• Special interest in current evidence-based practice relating to post stroke communication and/or swallowing difficulties

Desirable

• Experience of working with Stroke patients within an acute/hyperacute setting

Professional/managerial/Specialist Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist skills in differential diagnosis and targeting of clinical interventions relevant to Stroke
• Ability to appropriately prioritise and manage a complex caseload independently
• Negotiation skills for management of conflict across a range of situations
• Demonstration of specialist knowledge in Stroke underpinned by current evidence based practice
• Knowledge of a broad range of specialist formal and informal assessment methods and their interpretation

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for aGeneral Practitionerto join our Healthcareteam at HMP Drake Hall, a women's closed prison located in Eccleshall, Stafford. Within this role you will be working closely with a full multidisciplinary team including an ACP and NMP to deliver high quality healthcare services.

Ideal applicants for this role will have a special interest in female health,and have experience with LARC insertion and removal. This year the site hopes to open a healthcare hub focusing on female specific health needs such as pregnancy, menopause and sexual health, the GP within this role will be actively involved within healthcare services in the hub.

Hours

Fridays: 8am - 4.30pm This position ispart time role working 8 hours per week

Salary

You'll receive an annual salary between£119,140 to £122,886per annum FTE - 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

Our General Practitioners are extremely valued and are well respected members of the Prison Healthcare community, as a General Practitioner, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Deliver first class healthcare to a diverse group of patients, and therefore as a General Practitioner at Practice Plus Group you get the opportunity to further develop your knowledge in areas you wouldnt usually experience within a practice, or even A&E environment.
• Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis to patients requirements and make timely decisions regarding future management.
• Provide a highly specialist resource to other members of the healthcare team at site, as well as the patients you work with having active
• involvement in clinical governance and effectiveness activities.

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 doesn't 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 they 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.

Requirements

• MBChB or MBBS
• Inclusion on the GMC Register and GP Performers List
• Evidence of engagement with annual appraisal
• Experience working as a General Practitioner in community general practice
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Ability to work with patients with a history of substance misuse
• RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 and 2, or prepared to undertake these qualifications

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're 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 description

Job responsibilities

As a GP you will respond to medical problems presented by patients including diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate in line with guidelines and pathways. Including prescribing for patients, regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions.

You will;

Provide medical leadership and expert advice, regarding medical and primary care issues to the wider healthcare team; engaging with the Practice Plus Group wellbeing approach

Deliver effective patient care developing high levels of communication with patients; identifying and utilising evidence based best practice through benchmarking and clinical guidelines. Undertaking appropriate clinical audit to improve clinical outcomes

Inspire and develop positive collaborative working relationships across the multidisciplinary team; working with the wider team to ensure effective clinical governance is incorporated into day to day practice

Promote multidisciplinary discussions around complex case management, ensuring systems and processes in place for managing results, letters, and tasks. Undertake clinical risk assessments and implement management strategies for risks

Share and disseminate acquired knowledge with all team members through development sessions and clinical governance meetings or clinical case reviews

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Job summary

The Anaesthetic & Intensive Care Unit at the Kent & Canterbury Hospital is looking to recruit dynamic and forward-thinking individual to join our team of dedicated clinicians.

Our hospital undertakes all vascular surgery for East Kent, urological (including major cancer and robotic surgery) and elective orthopaedic surgery. A range of day surgical specialties are also represented, including: dental and maxillofacial surgery, ENT, general surgery (including paediatrics), ophthalmology, Interventional Radiology, MRI and endoscopy.

Emergency theatre cover is provided daily. Regional anaesthesia plays a major part in our service and we support sustainable anaesthetic principles - Kent & Canterbury Hospital provides critical care services in a six bedded Critical Care Unit and a four bedded, mainly post-surgical, HDU supported by dedicated Intensive Care Clinicians and Anaesthetists.

The Anaesthetic department and the Intensive Care Unit at Kent & Canterbury Hospital are active in education, audit and research.

Main duties of the job

This post is for a Consultant Anaesthetist and Intensivist and will be based at Kent & Canterbury Hospital. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering anaesthesia sessions with on-call commitments, with a requirement to cover ITU. Job plans within the department are flexible.

With this 10 PA position, there is 1 PA allocation for SPA and a second PA for taking on specific roles within the department, during which there is an expectation for the successful candidate to support appraisal, revalidation and completion of mandatory training.

It is anticipated that this job plan will include cover for paediatrics, vascular, endovascular, orthopaedic and urology lists, however, the job plan can be honed to reflect individual skills, knowledge and experience.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 700,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

We're on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there's never been a better time to join us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

*Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change. *

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Medical degree
• FRCA or equivalent
• Full GMC registration
• CCT/CESR Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date
• Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), ILETS, or graduate of a UK Medical School

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification - clinical/education
• Fellowship in airway/regional anaesthesia/Paediatric anaesthesia
• FFICM
• EDIC

Skills and experience

Essential

• Wide knowledge and experience of caring for critically ill adults
• Wide experience of anaesthesia
• Previous NHS experience
• Experience of teaching
• Audit participation
• ITU patient management experience
• Complex vascular anaesthesia experience

Desirable

• Critical care and/or anaesthesia publications or presentations

Clinical governance

Essential

• Experience of morbidity and mortality review
• Evidence of audit of own practice

Desirable

• Structured Judgment Review training
• Leadership management course

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Are you a Healthcare Assistant who wants to be part of an innovative and dedicated Out of Hours team?

Do you have experience caring for patients in palliative care?

Do you want to support the community of Eastern Cheshire by providing excellent care at the patient's own home as part of a dedicated Night Sitting Service?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Health Care Assistant to join our friendly and supportive Community Nursing Out of Hours team. The successful applicant will need to be a team player with excellent communication skills and a drive to provide high quality care. We actively encourage personal development and offer opportunity to complete in house training to develop the role of Community health care assistant within a domiciliary environment. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly to include weekends and bank holidays.

The post is for 20 hours per week to be worked as 2 x 2200-0800 hours Night Sitting shifts each week supporting individuals in need overnight in their own home. Occasionally you may be required to cover a night shift 2200 - 0800 hrs with the Out of Hours District Nursing Service visiting patients for Crisis Response visits. Pay will include some evening or night enhancements.

Hours per week: 20

Main duties of the job

To provide overnight care for patients requiring palliative support or with Urgent Crisis Response needs within their own home. To contribute and support the delivery of high standard of effective nursing care, as part of a nursing team, in support of and under the direction of a registered professional

To carry out assigned tasks, including direct nursing care and administrative duties as delegated by the nurse in charge

You will ensure that patients receive safe, individualised and effective care which supports health & wellbeing and promotes self- care where appropriate and possible.

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education or ability to demonstrate equivalent.
• Good literacy skills
• Care Certificate (or commitment to undertake on commencement of the post)
• NVQ level 3/ City and Guilds Health/social care related subject (level 3) or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• GCSE (Grade C pass or Level 2 skills Math/English)
• ECDL

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Knowledge, skills or experience in health/social care
• Shows insight into the needs and circumstances of patient group/vulnerable adults.
• Ability to recognise limitations of the role.
• Understand the concept of self-care and self-management principles

Desirable

• Knowledge of Microsoft office systems.
• Knowledge of clinical procedures, observations and care.
• Awareness of effects of ill health and the ageing process

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people and dealing with members of the public
• Self- motivated and enthusiasm for the role with the ability to work on own initiative whilst recognising own limitations.
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Team player

Desirable

• Experience within a caring environment.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Previous experience delivering care in a community setting.

Specific Job Requirement

Essential

• Must be able to undertake all aspects of the role whilst working a lone worker
• Flexible approach to meet service need including ability to work flexibly across a variety of shift patterns.

Further Information

Essential

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.

Other Role Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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).

Job summary

Ashford and St Peter's is a large acute Trust in West Surrey and one of the largest in the region. Ashford Hospital lies close to Heathrow Airport. St Peter's Hospital is situated between Chertsey and Woking. The two hospitals serve a diverse population of around 450,000 on the borders of Surrey and Middlesex. This area includes Woking, Chertsey, Walton-on-Thames, Weybridge, Ashford, Staines, Feltham and Spelthorne.

Oral Surgery clinics take place every day at both Ashford Hospital and St Peter's Hospital. Day case surgery takes place in a dedicated theatre at Ashford Hospital. Paediatric lists are undertaken at St Peter's Hospital where we have a dedicated paediatric ward

Main duties of the job

This is a Specialty Doctor post with a weekly commitment of 10 PAs.

The postholder will

• Play an active part in the management of patients under the care of the department in both emergency and elective cases.
• Develop and maintain a high standard of practice

Take an active role in all activities of the department.

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

This is an exciting time to join our Trust, as we work on the expansion of our theatres at Ashford Hospital and move towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures; with care delivered by dedicated, specialist teams in a modern and well-equipped environment.

We hope to use this centre to create an environment of learning and to facilitate training of the next generation of our skilled NHS workforce. Our plans are ambitious - why not, come and be a part of our journey.

Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will support the junior trainees and liaise closely with the nursing staff and consultants.

The job plan will include oral surgery treatment clinics with exposure to a wide range of complex cases.

The role will include clerking patients in a theatre setting.

Person Specification

Professional Values and Behaviours, Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Practises with the professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors as set out in the GMC and General Professional Capabilities Framework.
• Clinically evaluates and manages a patient, formulating a prioritised differential diagnosis, initiating an appropriate management plan and reviewing and adjusting this depending on the outcomes of treatment.
• Clinically reflects on own competence, understands onw limits, seeks help when required

Desirable

• Participation in annual appraisal
• Multi-source feedback

Leadership and Teamwork

Essential

• Awareness of the leadership responsibilities as a clinician and demonstrates appropriate leadership behaviours; managing situations that are unfamiliar, complex or unpredictable and seeking to build collaboration with, and confidence in, others

Desirable

• Examples of initiatives taken that have effected change
• Examples of involvement in collaborative leadership work

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement

Essential

• Takes prompt action where there is an issue with safety of quality of patient care, raises and escalates concerns through clinical governance systems where necessary
• Collaborates with multidiciplinary and interprofessional teams to manage risk and issues across the organisations and setting

Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups

Essential

• Recognises and takes responsibility for safeguarding children, young people and adults, using appropriate systems for identifying, sharing information, recording and raising concerns, obtaining advice and taking action.

Desirable

• Safeguarding courses

Education & Training

Essential

• Critically assesses own learning needs and ensures a personal development plan reflects both clinical practice and the relevant generic capabilities to lead and develop services

Desirable

• Evidence of teaching and training of medical/dental students or trainees or allied health

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a registered nurse to join a busy, forward thinking GP practice in Selby. We have a vacancy for a Practice Nurse to join our supportive nursing team

We have an incredibly supportive team of 3 Partners and 6 salaried GPs, and you will work within the nursing team. Nursing duties will involve the care of those patients referred by a GP and also those groups of patients whose care is directly arranged by the post holder.

You will be a Registered Nurse and have the required level of training and competence. You will be expected to work with patient group directives and practice protocols, where these are available, and to understand the aims, objectives and health plan of the practice. You must have a current NMC identification number and current membership of a recognised professional defence organisation.

Main duties of the job

The Practice Nurse is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to the practice population, working as part of the multidisciplinary team to promote health, prevent disease and support the management of acute and long-term conditions.

Key duties include undertaking clinical assessments and providing treatment room services such as wound care, venepuncture, cervical cytology (where qualified), ECGs, immunisations, injections, removal of sutures and clips, and specimen collection. The postholder will administer medicines and vaccines in accordance with PGDs, PSDs and practice protocols.

The role includes the management of patients with long-term conditions including diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension and cardiovascular disease, undertaking routine monitoring and reviews and supporting patients to self-manage their health.

The Practice Nurse will contribute to health promotion and disease prevention through lifestyle advice, NHS Health Checks, screening and immunisation programmes and public health initiatives. Additional responsibilities may include women's health, family planning, travel health, spirometry and Doppler assessments, subject to training and competence, and respond appropriately to medical emergencies

The postholder will maintain accurate clinical records, adhere to infection prevention and control standards, fulfil safeguarding responsibilities, participate in clinical governance and maintain professional competence through CPD.

About us

We are a friendly and well-established training practice serving approximately 11,000 patients across our local community. The practice comprises three GP Partners and a wider clinical team of six GPs, supported by a skilled multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

As a teaching practice and an active member of a progressive and forward-thinking Primary Care Network, we are committed to innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.

We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive working environment where staff are encouraged to develop professionally, expand their skills and contribute to the ongoing success of the practice.

We operate under a PMS contract and use SystmOne clinical software.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will work as a member of the practice nursing team and will also be a fully participating member of the full Primary Health Care Team. Nursing duties will involve the care of those patients referred by a GP and also those groups of patients whose care is directly arranged by the post holder.

You will be a Registered Nurse and have the required level of training and competence. You will be expected to work with patient group directives and practice protocols, where these are available, and to understand the aims, objectives and health plan of the practice. You must have a current NMC identification number and current membership of a recognised professional defence organisation.

Clinical responsibilities

Provide skilled nursing care to patients through agreed protocols both face to face and via the telephone

Work with other members of the nursing team to ensure that the practice has the appropriate level of nursing cover at all times.

Contribute fully to the working of the Primary Health Care Team

Maintain competence in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques

Take responsibility for the care of agreed groups of patients and be able to work independently

Maintenance of accurate documentation and records utilising IT as appropriate and in accordance with practice protocols

Facilitate specific disease management clinics as agreed with GPs

Chronic disease monitoring and annual review

Maintain reflection on own clinical practice, contributing to clinical governance

The delegation of duties appropriately and timely to other members of the Practice Nurse team

Child protection (Level 3) minimum

Specific responsibilities (some nurses may specialise in particular clinics)

• Childhood immunisations
• Holiday vaccinations
• Womens health
• Cytology
• Family Planning
• Doppler studies
• Smoking cessation
• Health Checks
• Adult vaccinations
• IUCD and implant insertion (with GP)
• ECGs
• Hypertension monitoring
• Health Promotion
• Simple and complex dressings
• Basic counselling skills
• Teaching of patients and carers

Organisational responsibilities:

• Act at all times in accordance with the practice employee handbook requirements in matters of discipline, grievances, security, confidentiality etc

• Ensure familiarisation with, and work to, policies and procedures so as to ensure on going successful registration with the Care Quality Commission
• Take your share in the extended hours rota along with other clinicians
• Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date with accurate details recorded and amended, actively engaging in the Practices commitment to the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) process
• Participate in annual appraisals
• Attend staff meetings and briefings as required
• Comply with national and local health and safety legislation and instructions
• Act as mentor to more junior members of the team and work with students allocated to the Practice.
• Undertake and lead on additional tasks as required within the general role of practice nurse
• Maintain and develop clinical knowledge by undertaking appropriate training in conjunction with the Nurse Manager
• Be able to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense whilst working with own areas of competence and experience

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a nursing team

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing Degree and registration Qualification
• Member of NMC
• Worked in General Practice environment.
• Cytology
• Vaccinations and Immunisations including travel
• Experience in a minimum of one area of chronic disease

Desirable

• Experience in multiple area of chronic disease e.g.
• Diabetes
• Asthma
• Womens Health

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

North East Hants Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Team Administrator to join our teams in the Brief Interventions Pathway.

The teams are moving through a transition to All-Age Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams to provide more joined up mental health care for our community and this role will be in person based at Aldershot Centre for Health with a Monday-Friday, 09:00hrs - 17:00hrs working pattern.For now, this exciting opportunity is for an enthusiastic Administrator to join the MHICS Team in Farnborough PCN.

The postholder will support the effective operation of MHICS by providing organisational, administrative and secretarial support to the team members.

The postholder is expected to act on their own initiative on a daily basis to ensure the effective running of the service, prioritising their own workload as required.

The post holder must be able to effectively and professionally liaise with, and negotiate between, all colleagues, service users and their families, members of staff from other external organisations and the public, demonstrating excellent communication skills and dealing with confidential information in an appropriate manner.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will support the effective operation of the Mental Health Integrated Community Service (MHICS) by providing organisational, administrative and secretarial support to the MHICS team members.

The postholder is expected to act on their own initiative on a daily basis to ensure the effective running of the service, prioritising their own workload as required.

The post holder must be able to effectively and professionally liaise with, and negotiate between, all colleagues, service users and their families, members of staff from other external organisations and the public, demonstrating excellent communication skills and dealing with confidential information in an appropriate manner.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£29,812 to £32,715 a year Incl 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

325-8326965-COMM

Job locations

Aldershot Centre for Health

Hospital Hill

Aldershort

GU11 1AY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

The postholder will support the effective operation of the Mental Health Integrated Community Service (MHICS) by providing organisational, administrative and secretarial support to the MHICS team members.

The postholder is expected to act on their own initiative on a daily basis to ensure the effective running of the service, prioritising their own workload as required.

The post holder must be able to effectively and professionally liaise with, and negotiate between, all colleagues, service users and their families, members of staff from other external organisations and the public, demonstrating excellent communication skills and dealing with confidential information in an appropriate manner.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential criteria

• NVQ Level 4 in Business Admin or equivalent experience (4 years), and or
• ECDL (European Computer Driving License) or equivalent knowledge and experience of using a variety of software programmes/packages.

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Knowledge of administration and/or office procedures and evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Previous Experience

Essential

• Previous knowledge and experience of working in a busy office and/or customer care environment and undertaking a full range of administrative duties.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

4 years experience of clerical and administrative work requiring a high degree of accuracy and working in accordance with policies/procedures

Good interpersonal, communication and reporting skills.

Ability to empathise, be supportive and sensitive to the needs of others

Ability to use a practical problem-solving approach in everyday situations.

Good IT skills, with an ability to navigate around various systems and software packages, such as Outlook, MS Office, the internet and databases.

Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to reprioritise own work and that of others to ensure tasks are delivered on time

Ability to work effectively in a team, demonstrating accountability for own work and an ability to work on own initiative.

Ability to work flexibly as required, with the ability to travel independently between locations to fulfil the requirements of the post.

Job description Job responsibilities Main duties of the job The postholder will support the effective operation of the Mental Health Integrated Community Service (MHICS) by providing organisational, administrative and secretarial support to the MHICS team members. The postholder is expected to act on their own initiative on a daily basis to ensure the effective running of the service, prioritising their own workload as required. The post holder must be able to effectively and professionally liaise with, and negotiate between, all colleagues, service users and their families, members of staff from other external organisations and the public, demonstrating excellent communication skills and dealing with confidential information in an appropriate manner. Person specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential criteria NVQ Level 4 in Business Admin or equivalent experience (4 years), and or ECDL (European Computer Driving License) or equivalent knowledge and experience of using a variety of software programmes/packages. Continuous Professional Development Essential Knowledge of administration and/or office procedures and evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Previous Experience Essential Previous knowledge and experience of working in a busy office and/or customer care environment and undertaking a full range of administrative duties. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential criteria 4 years experience of clerical and administrative work requiring a high degree of accuracy and working in accordance with policies/procedures Good interpersonal, communication and reporting skills. Ability to empathise, be supportive and sensitive to the needs of others Ability to use a practical problem-solving approach in everyday situations. Good IT skills, with an ability to navigate around various systems and software packages, such as Outlook, MS Office, the internet and databases. Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to reprioritise own work and that of others to ensure tasks are delivered on time Ability to work effectively in a team, demonstrating accountability for own work and an ability to work on own initiative. Ability to work flexibly as required, with the ability to travel independently between locations to fulfil the requirements of the post.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

• oNVQ Level 4 in Business Admin or equivalent experience (4 years)

Desirable

• ECDL (European Computer Driving License) or equivalent knowledge and experience of using a variety of software programmes/packages.

Previous Experience

Essential

• oPrevious knowledge and experience of working in a busy office and/or customer care environment and undertaking a full range of administrative duties.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• 4 years experience of clerical and administrative work requiring a high degree of accuracy and working in accordance with policies/procedures
• Good IT skills, with an ability to navigate around various systems and software packages, such as Outlook, MS Office, the internet and databases.
• Use of EMIS and or S1

Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential oNVQ Level 4 in Business Admin or equivalent experience (4 years) Desirable ECDL (European Computer Driving License) or equivalent knowledge and experience of using a variety of software programmes/packages. Previous Experience Essential oPrevious knowledge and experience of working in a busy office and/or customer care environment and undertaking a full range of administrative duties. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential 4 years experience of clerical and administrative work requiring a high degree of accuracy and working in accordance with policies/procedures Good IT skills, with an ability to navigate around various systems and software packages, such as Outlook, MS Office, the internet and databases. Use of EMIS and or S1

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

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aldershot Centre for Health

Hospital Hill

Aldershort

GU11 1AY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aldershot Centre for Health

Hospital Hill

Aldershort

GU11 1AY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

At University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to delivering exceptional patient care through innovation and excellence. Our bank nurses play a vital role in this pursuit, and we're seeking talented individuals eager to embrace the variety and challenges offered by bank work.

Joining our community of bank workers provides the opportunity to gain invaluable experience and a breadth of knowledge across multiple specialities.

Benefits of joining the UHD Bank community include:

Flexible Work Arrangements: Access to booking portals for convenient self-scheduling, allowing you to manage your work hours according to your availability and preferences.

Competitive Rates of Pay: Hourly rates with the added convenience of weekly payments, alongside paid annual leave entitlement.

Diverse Clinical Exposure: Explore a wide array of clinical environments and specialities, providing invaluable learning opportunities and professional growth across all of our hospital settings.

Flexible Childcare Options: Benefit from flexible childcare settings with access to Tops Nurseries, supporting you in balancing your professional and personal commitments seamlessly.

You can see more benefits of working at our hospitals by the sea here: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers/staff-benefits

Interviews on 4th and 6th November

Main duties of the job

Calling All UK Registered Nurses

Are you a UK Registered Nurse currently looking for a Bank Contract?

As a valued member of our bank nursing team at University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional patient care across diverse clinical settings. Your primary responsibilities include readiness to work flexibly across our trust, showcasing your acute experience and adaptability in various clinical environments. Embrace the diversity of assignments and contribute your expertise to different departments as needed, with patient-based care at the forefront of your work.

Applicants will be expected to embrace autonomy in decision-making and demonstrate a proactive approach to patient care. They should utilise their clinical judgment and expertise to provide comprehensive care while upholding the trust's values.

We are seeking registered nurses who are looking to engage enthusiastically in experiences across different clinical environments, leveraging acute experience to contribute positively to patient outcomes. Embrace the challenges and opportunities presented by the dynamic nature of bank work.

Please note, that this advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

Interviews on 4th and 6th November

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD is investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following a merger and the New Hospital Programme.

In some cases, this means that services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long-term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at the interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

Interviews on 4th and 6th November

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult)
• Current NMC registration

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of working within an acute hospital setting in the UK
• Recent relevant post-registration clinical experience with current competence in core nursing skills and recognition/escalation of patient deterioration

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available at Hedena Health to join our Integrated Neighborhood (Proactive Care) Team as a Paramedic or Advanced Practitioner. This team is known as the PACT (Proactive Care Team).

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Paramedic/ANP to join our friendly and supportive team establishing an innovative multi-disciplinary way of working that aims to improve the experience and outcomes of primary health care for the most complex patients at Hedena. The project aims to provide an internal multi-disciplinary team (MDT) that brings together GPs, GP trainees, Practice Nurses, Paramedics, Pharmacists, Social Prescribers, Community Health and Wellbeing Workers and a Mental Health Nurse as needed to integrate proactive care for the most vulnerable or at risk of unplanned hospital admission or rapid deterioration of their health.

Main duties of the job

The PACT team further integrates with wider external health and social care networks via weekly MDT meetings within our PCN (Manor surgery) which connect with Oxford City Council, social services, housing services, mental health services, district nursing, OUH care of the elderly and ED services as well as urgent hospital at home services.

This new and innovative approach to patient care, and our ethos of team working and personal/career development, aims to improve health care for the most at need.

The Paramedic/ANP role is one of direct patient care either through telephone assessments, face to face assessments, and will include a significant element of home visiting. This will not replace acute PCVS home visiting service or district nursing service but will complement this and work alongside these services.

We value a proactive attitude, someone who enjoys working with a team and your ability to demonstrate commitment, intelligence and forward thinking.

Initial hours available are up to 3 sessions per week on a fixed term contract until the end of March 2027.

About us

Hedena Health is a large and progressive primary care organisation serving communities across Oxfordshire. We are committed to providing accessible, high-quality healthcare services that place patients at the centre of everything we do.

We are dedicated to creating a positive working environment where staff are supported to develop their skills, contribute new ideas and provide the highest standard of care. Joining Hedena Health offers the opportunity to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking team focused on improving health outcomes for the local population.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The core focus of this role will be working within the PACT based at Bury Knowle Health Centre in Headington. The Proactive Care Team work proactively to improve access to healthcare for the practices highest need patients and their families. The team aim to provide support for patients and their families in the community in their own home environment through both short-term health and social care crisis. This can be during acute illness, chronic condition treatment at home, longer-term frailty, end of life care and to help prevent hospital admission. The team provides high quality, person centered clinical care for those living with complex health and social needs, addressing individual needs within a patients own environment. This is achieved by collaborating with all health and social care agencies and integrating with other services across primary and secondary care. This is a collaborative role which works closely with the Proactive Care Team Coordinator and Clinical GP lead.

You will need to provide and maintain a high standard of care to patients and support the Practice with other tasks as needed. This will include assessment, diagnosis, treatment and referral of patients depending on their needs, and with the support of daily GP clinical input.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - Full registration as a Paramedic with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or as ANP with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• - Interest and commitment to providing Proactive Care to vulnerable individuals.
• - Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development.
• - Experience managing a diverse and constantly changing caseload, prioritising and recognising unwell patients effectively.
• - Experience working with Microsoft windows and Microsoft office applications.
• - Meets DBS reference standards and has a clear criminal record, in line with the law on spent convictions.
• - Able to listen, empathise with people and provide person-centred support in a non-judgmental way.
• - Able to get along with people from all backgrounds, respecting lifestyles and diversity.
• - Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from all communities.
• - Able to support people in a way that inspires trust and confidence, motivating them to reach their potential.
• - Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide range of people
• - Able to identify risk and assess/ manage risk when working with individuals.
• - Understanding of when it is necessary to refer people back to other health professionals/ agencies
• - Able to prioritise and finish work tasks.
• - Able to develop effective working relationships with colleagues within and outside the practice.
• - Personal accountability, emotional resilience and works well under pressure.
• - Ability to analyse and interprets complex/ often incomplete information, preempt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues.
• - Able to work flexibly and enthusiastically within a team and to one's own initiative.
• - Able to work to policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, and health and safety.

Desirable

• - Non medical prescribing qualification.
• - Working towards an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent
• - Completion of level 6/7 higher education modules in patient assessment/ management of minor illnesses.
• - Completion of additional primary/ urgent care courses such as the College of Paramedics Diploma in Primary and Urgent Care or Royal College of Surgeons Diploma in Urgent Medical Care.
• - Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team.
• - Experience working with Primary Care clinical record systems (e.g EMIS).
• - Experience of working within a primary care setting.

Additional information

UK Registration

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

Job summary

The Role:

Become a role model and help transform the lives of children in Hampshire.

Do you enjoy working with children and young people and want to make a meaningful impact? Were looking for a Children's Home Support Worker to join our modern, well-equipped residential home in Odiham.

Our home provides care and support for up to four children up to the age of 17. The aim of the home is to accommodate children at the younger end of the spectrum, particularly those under the age of 12. Using our Pillars of Parenting model of care, we focus on each child's individual strengths to help them grow, thrive, and achieve positive outcomes. With the support of Hampshire County Councils trauma-informed therapeutic framework, we aim to reunite children with their families or prepare them for independent living.

Main duties of the job

What you'll do:

As a Children's Home Support Worker, you'll be part of a dedicated team providing day-to-day care and emotional support to children living in the home. You'll help create a safe, nurturing environment where children feel valued and understood. Your role will include:

• Supporting children with their health and wellbeing needs.
• Encouraging engagement in education and recreational activities.
• Helping children work towards their individual care plans.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and professionals to ensure the best outcomes for each child.

About us

Why join us?

In return, for your hard work and dedication Hampshire County Council can offer you an improved work-life balance through our excellent benefits package including:

• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Between 25 - 28 days annual leave entitlement (dependent on Local Authority service)
• Employee Support Services
• Family friendly policies

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Desirable

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Desirable

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to lead the delivery of communication and dysphagia support across complex needs special schools and mainstream schools in Greenwich.

The post holder will combine a highly specialist clinical role with responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of a team of Speech and Language Therapists and Assistants. They will independently assess and manage children with highly complex communication and dysphagia needs, provide specialist advice and second opinions, and work closely with children, families, education staff and health and social care partners.

The successful candidate will also contribute to staff development, clinical governance, service evaluation and the development of evidence-based pathways, protocols and service improvements.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

• Lead and oversee Speech and Language Therapy provision across complex needs special schools and identified mainstream schools in Greenwich.
• Independently manage a highly complex caseload involving communication and dysphagia needs.
• Undertake highly specialist assessment, differential diagnosis, intervention and evaluation of outcomes.
• Provide highly specialist clinical advice and second opinions to Speech and Language Therapists and other professionals.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, clinical supervision and support to therapists and assistants.
• Support staff with caseload management, workload planning and professional development.
• Undertake appraisals, induction and development activities for identified team members.
• Work collaboratively with children, families, education staff and health and social care professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Develop and deliver specialist training for staff, families and other professionals.
• Contribute to service planning, clinical governance, audit, policy development and the evaluation of care pathways and protocols.
• Advise service leads on service pressures, risks, resource requirements and delivery issues.
• Deputise for senior colleagues and represent the service at relevant multidisciplinary and interagency meetings when required.

About us

Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.

Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:

• We're Kind
• We're Fair
• We Listen
• We Care

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical practice

• Provide highly specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention for children with complex communication and dysphagia needs.
• Independently manage and prioritise a highly complex caseload, seeking clinical or managerial supervision where appropriate.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualised care plans based on current evidence, clinical judgement and agreed outcome measures.
• Provide highly specialist advice and second opinions regarding the management of complex cases.
• Adapt assessment and intervention to meet each childs communication, physical, behavioural, cultural and linguistic needs.
• Produce accurate clinical records and specialist reports in accordance with professional standards and Trust policies.
• Involve children, families and carers in care planning and decision-making wherever possible.

Leadership and team management

• Provide strong day-to-day leadership to Speech and Language Therapists and Assistants working across complex needs and mainstream school settings.
• Provide formal and informal clinical supervision, reflective practice and specialist advice.
• Support staff to plan and prioritise caseloads and workloads effectively.
• Undertake induction, appraisal and professional development reviews for designated team members.
• Identify staff training and development needs and support the implementation of agreed objectives.
• Contribute to recruitment, student placements and the development of the wider workforce.
• Promote effective team working, professional accountability and high standards of clinical practice.

Service development and governance

• Oversee and monitor the delivery and quality of the service within the designated school settings.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical pathways, protocols, guidelines and team objectives.
• Lead delegated service development projects and working groups.
• Identify and escalate service risks, pressures, shortfalls and resource requirements to senior managers.
• Participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and clinical effectiveness activity.
• Maintain accurate activity data and contribute to service evaluation and research as required.
• Support the safe, effective and economical use of equipment and other resources.

Communication and partnership working

• Work closely with children, families, carers, education staff and health and social care partners to support coordinated care.
• Communicate complex and potentially sensitive clinical information clearly and compassionately.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary, interagency and uni-professional meetings and care planning.
• Represent the Speech and Language Therapy Service and deputise for senior colleagues at relevant meetings when requested.
• Use advanced communication, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills when managing complex clinical or service issues.
• Develop and deliver specialist training to colleagues, education staff, families and other professionals.
• Respond sensitively to initial concerns or verbal complaints and follow relevant Trust procedures.

Professional responsibilities

• Maintain current professional registration and practise in accordance with relevant professional standards, legislation and national and local guidance.
• Maintain and develop highly specialist clinical knowledge through supervision, reflective practice, training and professional networks.
• Work within professional boundaries and seek advice when required.
• Comply with Trust requirements relating to safeguarding, confidentiality, information governance, infection prevention, equality, health and safety, and risk management.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

• Member of RCSLT

Experience

Essential

• 18mths post qualification experience

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate an understanding of NHS SLT service delivery

Knowkedge and experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate an understanding of working in a School based SLT service

Registration

Essential

• HCPC registered

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

The Medical Examiner Officer (MEO) plays a key role in supporting Medical Examiners to provide independent scrutiny of all non-coronial deaths within the Trust and community.

The service is seeking a motivated, organised and compassionate individual to join our Medical Examiner Service to work closely with Medical Examiners, prepare and process core documents involved in death certification, act as a source of expertise, advice and knowledge for relatives and health care professionals involved in the death certification process.

The postholder will also help to that ensure deaths are reviewed in a timely, transparent and consistent manner, enabling accurate completion of Medical Certificates of Cause of Death (MCCD), improving mortality data quality and strengthening learning from deaths.

The MEO acts as a liaison between clinical teams, bereaved families, Coroner's Offices, Registration Services and funeral directors, ensuring the service operates with compassion, professionalism, and regulatory compliance. The role supports early identification of patient safety concerns, contributes to governance and audit processes, and promotes improvements in care.

The successful candidate would be joining an existing small and friendly team who are based at South Tyneside District Hospital. Training will be provided, although previous completion of e-learning Medical Examiner Officer training would be preferable.

Main duties of the job

Act as primary point of contact for the Medical Examiner Service, working collaboratively with clinicians, Coroners, registration services and bereavement teams.

Co-ordinate the review and scrutiny of deaths in line with National Medical Examiner guidance.

Carry out the initial screening of electronic medical notes of deceased patients to identify cases that clearly require referral to Coroner or structured review, preparing cases for the Medical Examiner. A good working knowledge of medical terminology and clinical understanding is necessary.

Liaise sensitively and compassionately with the bereaved, providing information including agreed causes of death and gathering any concerns they have, actioning them accordingly.

Discuss findings of Medical Examiner reviews with qualified attending practitioners. This involves appropriate interpretation and negotiation with practitioners.

To maintain accurate records having due regard to legal aspects, confidentiality and managerial information/project requirements. Attention to detail is an important requirement.

Completion of the core 26 Medical Examiner e-learning modules developed by the RoyalSociety of Pathologists and one day face to face Medical Examiner Officer teaching.

The Medical Examiner Service office hours are 8-4. Given the role is 35 hours, there is flexibility around start and/or finish times which can be discussed although will depend on service requirements.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata for part time - 35 hours per week

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9155-CRAC-1026-14

Job locations

South Tyneside District Hospital

Harton Lane

South Shields

NE34 0PL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To participate in the processes of death certification and referrals to the Coroner.

To work with the Medical Examiners and Officers to maintain the Medical Examiner Service in line with Department of Health proposals.

To act as a source of expertise, advice and knowledge for relatives and health care professionals involved in the process.

To assist in highlighting cases for review by the Structured Judgement Review team (SJR),the Child Death Overview Panel (CDOP), Clinical Governance teams and the Learning Disability Review team (LeDeR).

To participate in developing protocols, guidelines and policies for service development.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information

Job description Job responsibilities To participate in the processes of death certification and referrals to the Coroner.To work with the Medical Examiners and Officers to maintain the Medical Examiner Service in line with Department of Health proposals.To act as a source of expertise, advice and knowledge for relatives and health care professionals involved in the process.To assist in highlighting cases for review by the Structured Judgement Review team (SJR),the Child Death Overview Panel (CDOP), Clinical Governance teams and the Learning Disability Review team (LeDeR).To participate in developing protocols, guidelines and policies for service development.PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLEPlease note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information

Person Specification

Physical Skills

Essential

• Standard keyboard skills

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate in difficult and emotional situations with empathy and professionalism with all stakeholders.
• Ability to work as part of a team and organise fluctuating workload around competing priorities. Ability to work to deadlines and achieve agreed objectives.
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Approachable and supportive to all levels of staff and bereaved families in a non-judgemental and discreet manner.
• Professional appearance, manner and awareness of impact of own behaviour on others.
• Ability to maintain a calm manner in a range of challenging and emotive circumstances.
• Competent in the use of IT software systems and handling sensitive personal identifiable data.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people in sensitive and emotional situations.
• General knowledge of clinical/medical terminology.
• Knowledge of the Coroner & Justice Act 2009 reference to the medical examiner system
• Full understanding of the medical examiner system operational remit

Desirable

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting with multi-disciplinary teams across organizational boundaries.
• Knowledge of the special requirements of various faith groups and respect for equality and diversity of issues around formalities following a death.

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Batchelors degree level or equivalent working knowledge in related field.
• A commitment to life-long learning and undertaking personal development opportunities.
• The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including the recently bereaved.
• Completed e-learning MEO core training modules prior to starting in the post

Person Specification Physical Skills Essential Standard keyboard skills Skills and knowledge Essential Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate in difficult and emotional situations with empathy and professionalism with all stakeholders. Ability to work as part of a team and organise fluctuating workload around competing priorities. Ability to work to deadlines and achieve agreed objectives. Proactive and self-motivated Approachable and supportive to all levels of staff and bereaved families in a non-judgemental and discreet manner. Professional appearance, manner and awareness of impact of own behaviour on others. Ability to maintain a calm manner in a range of challenging and emotive circumstances. Competent in the use of IT software systems and handling sensitive personal identifiable data. Experience Essential Experience of working with people in sensitive and emotional situations. General knowledge of clinical/medical terminology. Knowledge of the Coroner & Justice Act 2009 reference to the medical examiner system Full understanding of the medical examiner system operational remit Desirable Experience of working in a healthcare setting with multi-disciplinary teams across organizational boundaries. Knowledge of the special requirements of various faith groups and respect for equality and diversity of issues around formalities following a death. Qualifications Essential Educated to Batchelors degree level or equivalent working knowledge in related field. A commitment to life-long learning and undertaking personal development opportunities. The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including the recently bereaved. Completed e-learning MEO core training modules prior to starting in the post

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Tyneside District Hospital

Harton Lane

South Shields

NE34 0PL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Tyneside District Hospital

Harton Lane

South Shields

NE34 0PL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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