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Research Clinician (Mental Health including Older Adults)
Pennine Care NHS FT
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Clinical Nurse Consultant/CNC
Job summary Please note - previous applicants need not reapply.
16 day(s) ago
Research Clinician (Mental Health including Older Adults)
Pennine Care NHS FT
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Clinical Nurse Consultant/CNC
Job summary Please note - previous applicants need not reapply.
16 day(s) ago
Administrative Assistant
Pennine Care NHS FT
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Admin and Clerical
Job summary Unfortunately this role does not attract sponsorship under current government legislation, therefore if you require a certificate of sponsorship...
16 day(s) ago
Administrative Assistant
Pennine Care NHS FT
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Admin and Clerical
Job summary Unfortunately this role does not attract sponsorship under current government legislation, therefore if you require a certificate of sponsorship...
16 day(s) ago
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Central London Community Health Trust
North East England
GBP 47,951 - 56,863 per year
Counsellor
Job summary Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist Dysphagia (0.
16 day(s) ago
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Central London Community Health Trust
North East England
GBP 47,951 - 56,863 per year
Counsellor
Job summary Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist Dysphagia (0.
16 day(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Home Based Treatment Teams provide services to people with complex mental health needs.
16 day(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Home Based Treatment Teams provide services to people with complex mental health needs.
16 day(s) ago
Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We have a brilliant opportunity for a Band 5 Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) two posts to join the Peterborough Mental Heal...
16 day(s) ago
Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We have a brilliant opportunity for a Band 5 Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) two posts to join the Peterborough Mental Heal...
16 day(s) ago
MHST Senior Wellbeing Practitioner
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary Location: East CambridgeStart date: January 2027 Are you an experienced MHST practitioner ready to take the next step in your career?
16 day(s) ago
MHST Senior Wellbeing Practitioner
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary Location: East CambridgeStart date: January 2027 Are you an experienced MHST practitioner ready to take the next step in your career?
16 day(s) ago
Nursing Associate, Dementia & Frailty
Sunderland GP Alliance
North East England
GBP 0 - 30,470 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Make a Real Difference to Older People in Sunderland Are you a compassionate and motivated Registered Nursing Associate looking for a rewarding r...
16 day(s) ago
Nursing Associate, Dementia & Frailty
Sunderland GP Alliance
North East England
GBP 0 - 30,470 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Make a Real Difference to Older People in Sunderland Are you a compassionate and motivated Registered Nursing Associate looking for a rewarding r...
16 day(s) ago
Practice Administrator
High Street Surgery
North East England
Admin and Clerical
Job summary As healthcare shifts closer to the community, High Street Surgery is evolving to meet the needs of our growing local population.
16 day(s) ago
Practice Administrator
High Street Surgery
North East England
Admin and Clerical
Job summary As healthcare shifts closer to the community, High Street Surgery is evolving to meet the needs of our growing local population.
16 day(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative person to join learning disability psychological professionals who are based in the community and...
16 day(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative person to join learning disability psychological professionals who are based in the community and...
16 day(s) ago
Student Health Visitor
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
South West England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary Student Health Visitor - Commencing Jan 2027 Student Health Visitors positions x 1 full time (37.
16 day(s) ago
Student Health Visitor
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
South West England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary Student Health Visitor - Commencing Jan 2027 Student Health Visitors positions x 1 full time (37.
16 day(s) ago
Specialist Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Counsellor
Job summary The Children's SLT teams work in close partnership with parent representative groups, and key stakeholders in education and social care across Sh...
16 day(s) ago
Specialist Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Counsellor
Job summary The Children's SLT teams work in close partnership with parent representative groups, and key stakeholders in education and social care across Sh...
16 day(s) ago
Dental Nurse
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Dental Nurse
Job summary Are you a qualified Dental Nurse? Do you want to develop your specialist skills within dental nursing, working in our secondary and tertiary care...
16 day(s) ago
Dental Nurse
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Dental Nurse
Job summary Are you a qualified Dental Nurse? Do you want to develop your specialist skills within dental nursing, working in our secondary and tertiary care...
16 day(s) ago
Lymphoedema Nurse
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff.
16 day(s) ago
Lymphoedema Nurse
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff.
16 day(s) ago
MSK Clinician (Physiotherapy Outpatients)
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Clinical Nurse Consultant/CNC
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and skilled MSK clinician to join our existing MSK Outpatient department in Fareham.
16 day(s) ago
MSK Clinician (Physiotherapy Outpatients)
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Clinical Nurse Consultant/CNC
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and skilled MSK clinician to join our existing MSK Outpatient department in Fareham.
16 day(s) ago
Staff Nurse
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary Staff Nurse (Band 5) - Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC) and Weston General Hospital TheBristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHO...
16 day(s) ago
Staff Nurse
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary Staff Nurse (Band 5) - Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC) and Weston General Hospital TheBristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHO...
16 day(s) ago
Community Nurse
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary The Coastal Community Nursing team are excited to advertise this opportunity within our friendly and supportive team based at Heacham House.
16 day(s) ago
Community Nurse
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary The Coastal Community Nursing team are excited to advertise this opportunity within our friendly and supportive team based at Heacham House.
16 day(s) ago
Healthcare Support Worker
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Support Staff
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time 2 days per week (15.
16 day(s) ago
Healthcare Support Worker
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Support Staff
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time 2 days per week (15.
16 day(s) ago
Governance Assistant - Clinical Governance
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary Please note that this job is not an eligible occupation for work visa sponsorship and as such we will be unable to progress your application if y...
16 day(s) ago
Governance Assistant - Clinical Governance
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary Please note that this job is not an eligible occupation for work visa sponsorship and as such we will be unable to progress your application if y...
16 day(s) ago
General Services Assistant - Sowenna
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Social Worker
Job summary The purpose of this post is to work as part of the Sowenna Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient team to provide general domestic service in accorda...
16 day(s) ago
General Services Assistant - Sowenna
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Social Worker
Job summary The purpose of this post is to work as part of the Sowenna Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient team to provide general domestic service in accorda...
16 day(s) ago
Pharmacy Assistant
NHS Professionals Limited
North East England
GBP 0 - 14 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Job Title: Senior Pharmacy Assistant - 91032 Grade: Band 3 Trust: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Location: Royal Berkshire Hospital, RG1 5A...
16 day(s) ago
Pharmacy Assistant
NHS Professionals Limited
North East England
GBP 0 - 14 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Job Title: Senior Pharmacy Assistant - 91032 Grade: Band 3 Trust: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Location: Royal Berkshire Hospital, RG1 5A...
16 day(s) ago
Specialist Mental Health Practitioner
Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Permanent | Full Time Community CAMHS provides assessment, formulation and evidence-based treatment for children and young people (CYP) up to the...
16 day(s) ago
Specialist Mental Health Practitioner
Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Permanent | Full Time Community CAMHS provides assessment, formulation and evidence-based treatment for children and young people (CYP) up to the...
16 day(s) ago
Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Central London Community Health Trust
North East England
GBP 58,133 - 65,261 per year
Counsellor
Job summary Are you looking to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people?
16 day(s) ago
Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Central London Community Health Trust
North East England
GBP 58,133 - 65,261 per year
Counsellor
Job summary Are you looking to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people?
16 day(s) ago
Reporting Sonographer
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for Sonographers to join our very friendly and dedicated multi-disciplinary team at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust.
16 day(s) ago
Reporting Sonographer
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for Sonographers to join our very friendly and dedicated multi-disciplinary team at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust.
16 day(s) ago
Salaried GP
Fuller and Forbes Partnership
North East England
GBP 0 - 12,000 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary We are looking for applicants who are able to undertake 4 sessions at our Ernesettle branch.
16 day(s) ago
Salaried GP
Fuller and Forbes Partnership
North East England
GBP 0 - 12,000 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary We are looking for applicants who are able to undertake 4 sessions at our Ernesettle branch.
16 day(s) ago
Community Staff Nurse
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
North East England
GBP 32,557 - 39,631 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary This post is fixed term / secondment until 24.07.2027 due to maternity cover. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you...
16 day(s) ago
Community Staff Nurse
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
North East England
GBP 32,557 - 39,631 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary This post is fixed term / secondment until 24.07.2027 due to maternity cover. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you...
16 day(s) ago
Research Clinician (Mental Health including Older Adults)
Pennine Care NHS FT View all jobs
Posted 16 day(s) ago
Reference: 2416001
Job summary
Please note - previous applicants need not reapply.
The Research & Innovation Department has responsibility for all elements of research governance within the Trust and also provides corporate support to internalstaff and external partners undertaking research, service evaluations and innovation projects.Working alongside existing Research Project Managers this post will be responsible for supporting the delivery of clinical research studies within mental health and dementia services across the Trust.The role will involve recruitment and informed consent of participant's research studies, delivery research interventions and undertaking assessments as per study protocols and local guidelines and completion of research documentation. The role also involves providing information and answering any questions/queries from patients, staff and carers about the various studies being conducted within the trust.It will be a varied, involved and busy position that requires excellent communication with a variety of stakeholders, and significant organisation skills in order to prioritise and manage a demanding workload.
Main duties of the job
o Ensure that research procedures (including consent processes, interventions and follow up) are carried out according to the approved protocol and the UK policyframework for health and social care research.o Provide complex research related information to research participants and, ifapplicable, their families / carers when taking informed consent for the research study or carrying out a research procedure.
o Assist participants with the completion of questionnaires or interventions as appropriate, in consideration of individual need, using prioritisation and delegation skills
o Communicate and liaise effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary and research teams within and external to the Trust, both verbally and in writing, providing and receiving complex or sensitive information.o Liaise with the Chief Investigator in regards to the on-going support and feasibility of the project. Maintain and provide up-to-date project and recruitment information for the project which includes consent of patients, completion of case report forms and quality assurance of test kits o Actively promote the research study and any other research opportunities to staff and services. Act as an ambassador for the Research & Innovation Departmento Maintain a working knowledge of current research governance, practices and legislation; and to adhere to them.o Present at conferences, study days and meetings when required
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
- Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
- Access to Continued Professional Development
- Involvement in improvement and research activities
- Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
- Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year PA, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
311-M295-26-A
Job locations
Trust HQ
225 Old St
Ashton Under Lyne
OL6 7SR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties & Responsibilities Ensure that research procedures (including consent processes, interventions andfollow up) are carried out according to the approved protocol and the UK policyframework for health and social care research. Provide complex research related information to research participants and, ifapplicable, their families / carers when taking informed consent for the researchstudy or carrying out a research procedure.AFC 03/01/18 JME-451-17 Research Clinician Band 6 Assist participants with the completion of questionnaires or interventions asappropriate, in consideration of individual need, using prioritisation anddelegation skills To be aware of the psychological/emotional needs of the patient/carer,responding and reporting appropriately. To assess patient condition, clinical situations and report as necessary adverseand serious adverse events and breaches of trial/study protocol. To maintain confidentiality of information regarding patients, families and carersat all times. Communicate and liaise effectively with all members of themultidisciplinary and research teams within and external to the Trust, bothverbally and in writing, providing and receiving complex or sensitive information. Liaise with the Chief Investigator in regards to the on-going support and feasibilityof the project. Maintain and provide up-to-date project and recruitmentinformation for the project which includes consent of patients, completion of casereport forms and quality assurance of test kits To manage and prioritise own workload and tasks, working to appropriatedeadlines and targets set. Ensure that appropriate facilities and resources are available as required perresearch visit. Actively promote the research study and any other research opportunities to staffand services. Act as an ambassador for the Research & Innovation Department Maintain a working knowledge of current research governance, practices andlegislation; and to adhere to them. Present at conferences, study days and meetings when required This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of therole. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time totime. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreedprocess
Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties & Responsibilities Ensure that research procedures (including consent processes, interventions andfollow up) are carried out according to the approved protocol and the UK policyframework for health and social care research. Provide complex research related information to research participants and, ifapplicable, their families / carers when taking informed consent for the researchstudy or carrying out a research procedure.AFC 03/01/18 JME-451-17 Research Clinician Band 6 Assist participants with the completion of questionnaires or interventions asappropriate, in consideration of individual need, using prioritisation anddelegation skills To be aware of the psychological/emotional needs of the patient/carer,responding and reporting appropriately. To assess patient condition, clinical situations and report as necessary adverseand serious adverse events and breaches of trial/study protocol. To maintain confidentiality of information regarding patients, families and carersat all times. Communicate and liaise effectively with all members of themultidisciplinary and research teams within and external to the Trust, bothverbally and in writing, providing and receiving complex or sensitive information. Liaise with the Chief Investigator in regards to the on-going support and feasibilityof the project. Maintain and provide up-to-date project and recruitmentinformation for the project which includes consent of patients, completion of casereport forms and quality assurance of test kits To manage and prioritise own workload and tasks, working to appropriatedeadlines and targets set. Ensure that appropriate facilities and resources are available as required perresearch visit. Actively promote the research study and any other research opportunities to staffand services. Act as an ambassador for the Research & Innovation Department Maintain a working knowledge of current research governance, practices andlegislation; and to adhere to them. Present at conferences, study days and meetings when required This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of therole. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time totime. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreedprocess
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to relevant degree level or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Registered with HCPC, NMC or other relevant professional body
- Short courses and experience to post graduate diploma level
Desirable
- ICH GCP training
- Formal Research Training (including as part of degree course)
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in an NHS or healthcare environment with service user contact
Desirable
- Previous research experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of office software packages, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access
- Knowledge and appreciation of governance, risk and confidentiality issues
- Understanding of NHS agenda and primary care community services
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS Research Governance procedures and the Research Governance Framework
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to collate information and produce written reports
- Able to organise and prioritise own workload, work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Able to organise and prioritise own workload, work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Ability to produce accurate, well presented work with a quick turn around
- Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of staff
- Excellent attention to detail
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- To work flexibly when required
- Ability to travel independently
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
- Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
- Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential Educated to relevant degree level or demonstrable equivalent experience Registered with HCPC, NMC or other relevant professional body Short courses and experience to post graduate diploma level Desirable ICH GCP training Formal Research Training (including as part of degree course) Experience Essential Experience working in an NHS or healthcare environment with service user contact Desirable Previous research experience Knowledge Essential Knowledge of office software packages, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access Knowledge and appreciation of governance, risk and confidentiality issues Understanding of NHS agenda and primary care community services Desirable Knowledge of NHS Research Governance procedures and the Research Governance Framework Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to collate information and produce written reports Able to organise and prioritise own workload, work under pressure and to tight deadlines Able to organise and prioritise own workload, work under pressure and to tight deadlines Ability to produce accurate, well presented work with a quick turn around Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of staff Excellent attention to detail Work Related Circumstances Essential To work flexibly when required Ability to travel independently Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Pennine Care NHS FT
Address
Trust HQ
225 Old St
Ashton Under Lyne
OL6 7SR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Pennine Care NHS FT
Address
Trust HQ
225 Old St
Ashton Under Lyne
OL6 7SR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 16 day(s) ago
Reference: 2416000
Job summary
Unfortunately this role does not attract sponsorship under current government legislation, therefore if you require a certificate of sponsorship to support a visa application, we will be unable to proceed with your application.
We are seeking to recruit an Administrative Assistant to work as part of our busy multi-disciplinary Drug and Alcohol Service to offer administrative and organisational support. The post will be based on the reception desk and will include answering the telephone and greeting all service users and visitors.The successful candidate will have excellent I.T. and typing skills and understand the importance of confidentiality. The post holder must be able to work under pressure and be able to multi-task. The post holder will present a professional manner, be tactful and diplomatic, exercising excellent communication skills to uphold the positive image of the service and Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will have excellent administration and organisational skills.
There is the possibility of some occasional evening work on a Thursday evening until 8 pm.
Main duties of the job
To provide cover for Reception, including answering the phone and greeting service users and visitors to the service.
To offer administrative and organisational support to the multi-disciplinary Drug and Alcohol Service.The compilation, inputting and retrieval of data using information technology and paper systems.
To produce, record and file computer generated prescriptions.To monitor and order stock.
About us
This is an exciting time to join the team at Stockport Drug and Alcohol Service. We provide a non-discriminatory and user-friendly service, offering recovery focussed interventions to reduce substance misuse related harm for individuals, their families, and the local community. We work in partnership with wider health and wellbeing services to meet the diverse needs of Stockport residents, and to deliver a high standard of care.All new starters to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust who are appointed to a post which requires a Disclosure Barring Certificate check (DBS) will be recharged for the full cost of the check. Substantive staff will have the amount deducted from their first months' salary.All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post.
Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
311-S769-26-A
Job locations
Cirtek House Stockport Drug and Alcohol Service
Higher Hillgate
Stockport
SK1 3QD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge, and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge, and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Information technology qualification
- GCSE Maths or equivalent.
- GCSE English or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Proven admin experience in a busy office environment
- Using information technology systems
- Proven experience of working on a busy reception.
Desirable
- Work within health or social care setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft office packages, particularly MS Word and Excel
Desirable
- An awareness of issues relating to substance misuse
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent typing, I.T. and admin skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Liaison and communication skills - written and spoken
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible approach to work including some early evening working
- A positive and non-judgemental attitude to the client group
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential Information technology qualification GCSE Maths or equivalent. GCSE English or equivalent. Experience Essential Proven admin experience in a busy office environment Using information technology systems Proven experience of working on a busy reception. Desirable Work within health or social care setting Knowledge Essential Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft office packages, particularly MS Word and Excel Desirable An awareness of issues relating to substance misuse Skills and Abilities Essential Excellent typing, I.T. and admin skills Ability to work under pressure Liaison and communication skills - written and spoken Work Related Circumstances Essential Flexible approach to work including some early evening working A positive and non-judgemental attitude to the client group Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
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
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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
Pennine Care NHS FT
Address
Cirtek House Stockport Drug and Alcohol Service
Higher Hillgate
Stockport
SK1 3QD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Employer name
Pennine Care NHS FT
Address
Cirtek House Stockport Drug and Alcohol Service
Higher Hillgate
Stockport
SK1 3QD
United Kingdom
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Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Central London Community Health Trust View all jobs
Posted 16 day(s) ago
Reference: 2415999
Job summary
Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist Dysphagia (0.4 WTE) and Early Years Communication (0.4 WTE)Are you looking to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people? Are you passionate about reducing inequalities and want to belong to a service with an active diversity and inclusion ethos?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our Speech and Language Therapy team to work across our SLT Paediatric Dysphagia Service in Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster and the Early Years Communication Service in Hammersmith and Fulham. This position offers part-time hours of 30 per week.
For further information on working within our supportive and dedicated teams, please take a look at our recruitment video:CLCH S&L Recruitment - YouTube
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for:
- Providing specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention to children and young people with dysphagia (eating, drinking and swallowing disorders) and communication needs. The role will include supporting parents, clients and other professionals in all issues related to client management. Liaison with the MDT is an integral part of the role
- Contributingto developments within the Dysphagia and Early Years teams including the development of policies and procedures relating to clinical care, evidence-based practice, care pathways and outcome development. You will contribute to Trust, service and profession wide initiatives.
- Providing support to other speech and language therapists and support in the training and development of SLT students.
- Delivering training/courses to staff as relevant to the post to a variety of audiences e.g. parents and staff in school settings.
- The post holder will run appropriate in-service training independently for school and other staff.
- The post holder will have well developed specialist skills in a specialist area of SLCN within the broad range of speech, language and communication needs encounteredwithin the caseload of school aged childrenand young peopleincluding the use of augmentativeandalternativecommunication.
- The post holder will liaise with other colleagues across a range of statutory and non-statutory agencies.
About us
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.
Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.
We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
824-INNER-8333007
Job locations
Parsons Green Health Centre & Woodfield Road Medical centre
5-7 Parsons Green
London
SW6 4UL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree and Licence to Practise from the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
- Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT
Desirable
- Evidence of competency level C of the RCSLT Dysphagia Competency Framework
- Advanced dysphagia qualification /post graduate paediatric dysphagia training e.g. Manchester Post Basic Dysphagia Course
- Evidence of completion of highly specialist short courses in dysphagia management
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Masters degree or equivalent
- Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks (CENs)
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates analytical and reflection skills
- Able to synthesise and present complex information at a service level
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance relevant to care setting and its application across health care services
- Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Knowledge of National Policies and Procedures relevant to Health, Social Services and Education
- Knowledge of standards of record keeping and ability to audit this in own team
- Excellent organisational, prioritisation skills and ability to facilitate these skills in others
- Well established knowledge of a broad range assessment tools relevant to the specialist client group
- Knowledge of general developmental and SLT specific milestones
- Religious, Cultural and Linguistic issues impacting upon caseload management
- Knowledge of and adherence to professional standards as set out by HCPC
Key Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Highly developed negotiation and problem-solving skills in complex situations and ability to facilitate these skills in others
- Demonstrates the ability to be a good team member
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working with key stakeholders in the service area
- Responsive to change and ideas and adaptive and creative within new systems
- Pro-active in identifying change to progress service delivery, negotiating with others for an action plan and completion
- Ability to deal with and resolve conflict
- Sensitivity to others' differing needs
- Demonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills
- Well-developed concentration skills
- Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
- Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- Manual dexterity sufficient to carry out physical swallowing assessment, use high- and low-tech assessment equipment and signing
- IT literate and able to use a range of specialist programmes
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate paediatric dysphagia experience including non-oral feeding
- In-depth experience within specialist area/area of service delivery and dysphagia
- Experience of multi-disciplinary and inter agency working
- Experience of providing a range of care planning necessary to address the dysphagia and complex needs of children and young people
- Experience of assessment to identify the communication needs of children and young people on the caseload
- Experience of planning, organising and delivering training programmes
- Experience of supporting children, families and schools in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 including contribution to statutory assessments (Education Health and Care Plan Needs Assessments), contribution to the annual review process and delivery of SALT provision as specified in Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
Desirable
- Experience working as a specialist speech & language therapist in relevant clinical specialism in last 12 months
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree and Licence to Practise from the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
- Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT
Desirable
- Evidence of competency level C of the RCSLT Dysphagia Competency Framework
- Advanced dysphagia qualification /post graduate paediatric dysphagia training e.g. Manchester Post Basic Dysphagia Course
- Evidence of completion of highly specialist short courses in dysphagia management
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Masters degree or equivalent
- Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks (CENs)
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates analytical and reflection skills
- Able to synthesise and present complex information at a service level
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance relevant to care setting and its application across health care services
- Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Knowledge of National Policies and Procedures relevant to Health, Social Services and Education
- Knowledge of standards of record keeping and ability to audit this in own team
- Excellent organisational, prioritisation skills and ability to facilitate these skills in others
- Well established knowledge of a broad range assessment tools relevant to the specialist client group
- Knowledge of general developmental and SLT specific milestones
- Religious, Cultural and Linguistic issues impacting upon caseload management
- Knowledge of and adherence to professional standards as set out by HCPC
Key Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Highly developed negotiation and problem-solving skills in complex situations and ability to facilitate these skills in others
- Demonstrates the ability to be a good team member
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working with key stakeholders in the service area
- Responsive to change and ideas and adaptive and creative within new systems
- Pro-active in identifying change to progress service delivery, negotiating with others for an action plan and completion
- Ability to deal with and resolve conflict
- Sensitivity to others' differing needs
- Demonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills
- Well-developed concentration skills
- Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
- Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- Manual dexterity sufficient to carry out physical swallowing assessment, use high- and low-tech assessment equipment and signing
- IT literate and able to use a range of specialist programmes
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate paediatric dysphagia experience including non-oral feeding
- In-depth experience within specialist area/area of service delivery and dysphagia
- Experience of multi-disciplinary and inter agency working
- Experience of providing a range of care planning necessary to address the dysphagia and complex needs of children and young people
- Experience of assessment to identify the communication needs of children and young people on the caseload
- Experience of planning, organising and delivering training programmes
- Experience of supporting children, families and schools in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 including contribution to statutory assessments (Education Health and Care Plan Needs Assessments), contribution to the annual review process and delivery of SALT provision as specified in Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
Desirable
- Experience working as a specialist speech & language therapist in relevant clinical specialism in last 12 months
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
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Parsons Green Health Centre & Woodfield Road Medical centre
5-7 Parsons Green
London
SW6 4UL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Parsons Green Health Centre & Woodfield Road Medical centre
5-7 Parsons Green
London
SW6 4UL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Assistant Psychologist
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 16 day(s) ago
Reference: 2415998
Job summary
Home Based Treatment Teams provide services to people with complex mental health needs. The post holder will be an integral and valued team member of the team, with the support of Clinical Psychologists and other multidisciplinary colleagues, including Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Psychiatrists and support workers. The postholder will receive weekly clinical supervision from a Clinical Psychologist.
The post holder will gain experience in psychological assessment, developing psychological formulations of specific problems, delivering 1:1 and group interventions. The role also involves engaging in indirect work within the team, with family members, carers and external agencies. There will be opportunities to be part of service development projects and to deliver training. An interest in working with individuals with a range of presentations across the lifespan will be essential, as is an interest in developing skills in working within a multidisciplinary framework. We are interested in recruiting people who have gained psychological knowledge and skills through a range of experiences.
Whilst the base for this role would be Lancaster and Morecambe, work completed may feed into the three Home Based Treatment Teams across the locality (The Bay - South Lakes, Furness and Lancaster & Morecambe). The role requires travelling within the community, including home visits. There is an option for hybrid working to align with service need.
Main duties of the job
To assist in the development, design and implementation of programme and project work. To assist in the administration and interpretation of outcome related measures, collation and recording of statistics and production of relevant reports.o Under supervision from a qualified psychologist to assist in the professional and psychological care of clients within the service across all sectors of care by providing basic aspects of psychological assessment and psychological interventions.o All clinical work and actions to take place under the management and supervision of qualified psychology staff according to an agreed plan and associated goals within parameters set out by the Division of Clinical Psychology and Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust departmental policies and procedures in connection with Assistant Psychologists. o Formal supervision with a named member of qualified psychology staff to take place on a weekly basis to facilitate work with additional frequent opportunities for informal contact with qualified psychology staff for guidance and advice. o Travel is a requirement of this post. Clinical activity involves sitting, often in a constrained position for long periods of time. Related activities will require the use of a VDU screen for approximately 50% of working hours.o Work completed may feed into the three Home Based Treatment Teams in The Bay, and is based predominantly in Lancaster.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well
Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year Per Annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-BAY1103-ZK
Job locations
Lancaster & Morecambe Home Based Treatment Team
Pathfinders Drive
Lancaster
LA1 4JJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information about this vacancy please review that attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information about this vacancy please review that attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A second class honours degree or higher in psychology OR BPS approved conversion degree
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
Knowledge
Essential
- A good knowledge of lifespan psychology applied to health care.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with psychological/mental health difficulties or other disabilities.
Experience
Essential
- Psychological knowledge and skills developed through personal experience and the ability to reflect on this
- Experience using computers for literature research and data analysis
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A second class honours degree or higher in psychology OR BPS approved conversion degree
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
Knowledge
Essential
- A good knowledge of lifespan psychology applied to health care.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with psychological/mental health difficulties or other disabilities.
Experience
Essential
- Psychological knowledge and skills developed through personal experience and the ability to reflect on this
- Experience using computers for literature research and data analysis
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Lancaster & Morecambe Home Based Treatment Team
Pathfinders Drive
Lancaster
LA1 4JJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Lancaster & Morecambe Home Based Treatment Team
Pathfinders Drive
Lancaster
LA1 4JJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge) View all jobs
Posted 16 day(s) ago
Reference: 2415997
Job summary
We have a brilliant opportunity for a Band 5 Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) two posts to join the Peterborough Mental Health Support Team with a team base in Hampton, Peterborough and one post to join the Huntingdon and St. Neots Mental Health Support Team with a base in Huntingdon.
*Please only proceed to application if you are a qualified EMHP*
'It is a condition of your employment that you will be registered with either the BPS or BABCP. We understand there is a backlog and therefore will accept applications where registration is in progress or you intend to register as soon as possible'
The EMHP role is an opportunity to deliver evidence-based early interventions to parents and young people, working across both educational settings and healthcare sectors.
Mental Health Support Teams work in collaboration with education settings to provide early intervention to children, young people and their families/carers for mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
The role requires the applicant to travel around the area to allocated schools.
Why not click on the link to the Job Description and find out more about the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 15th October 2026
Main duties of the job
You will be working in a creative environment where evidence-based interventions, new ideas, ways of working and supporting children and young people (CYP) are actively encouraged. The approach requires flexibility and adaptability, and a passion for working with CYP in education settings.
The post holder will work as an autonomous Practitioner in education and health care settings alongside a team of mental health professionals and within the scope of their job description.
The post holder will carry out assessments, develop and deliver evidence-based interventions to children, young people, parents and carers.
The interventions address mild to moderate mental health difficulties (anxiety, worries and fears, behaviour, low mood).
The post holder will receive regular supervision to support them in their work.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff - who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
448-CCYP-8046269-A
Job locations
Phorpres Close
Hampton
Peterborough
PE7 8FZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Mental Health Support Team
The Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) are part of the Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service (EHWS) in EEC NHS Trust and sits within the Getting Advice and Getting Help (quadrants of) the iThrive model. The iThrive model provides an integrated approach to the delivery of person-centred and needs-led services for children, young people, and families.
Since January 2020, East of England Community Health and Care (EEC) NHS Trust has launched twelve MHSTs across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and we continue to expand, moving towards 100 percent coverage of schools by 2030, in line with the NHS Long Term Plan. MHSTs provide mental health and emotional wellbeing support to children and young people and their families and carers through schools and colleges.
The MHSTs work with education settings to provide early intervention for mild to moderate mental health difficulties and provide support to staff in schools and colleges on their Whole School Approach (WSA) to mental health.
Job Purpose
The postholder, with appropriate supervision, will work as an autonomous and responsible practitioner as their training affords in educational and health care settings alongside a team of mental health professionals and within the scope of their local job description, to:
Develop and deliver evidence-based interventions under supervision, to children, young people, parents and carers in an educational/community setting who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties
Develop and practice evidence-based skills under supervision to carry out holistic and child-centred mental health assessments, including risk assessments and risk formulations.
Help children and young people within these settings who present with more severe problems to rapidly access more specialist services
The post holder will also be responsible for supporting and facilitating staff in education settings to identify and where appropriate manage issues related to mental health and well-being
Use the EMHP skills, knowledge, and abilities to deliver a service based within education settings that builds on and reinforces but does not replace those initiatives that already exist within these environments
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Assess and deliver outcome focused, evidence-based interventions in educational settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, working at all times in collaboration with and giving respect to the education function of the setting in which the post-holder is deployed
Work in partnership to support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their parents/carers, families and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties
Work in effective, evidence-based partnership with children, young people, their families and their educators in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed outcomes
Support and empower children, young people, their parents/carers and families and their educators to make informed choices about the interventions being offered
Operate at all times from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity
Accept referrals within educational settings according to agreed local and national protocols
Undertake and record accurate assessments and formulation of risk and operate clear risk management processes in line with locally agreed procedures including the safeguarding protocols of the educational setting and Local Safeguarding Board guidance
Adhere to all regulations, processes, and procedures within the educational service to which the postholder is attached within the educational setting where the post-holder working including (but not limited to) HR policies, training requirements, referral protocols, and emergency procedures.
Signpost referrals of children with more complex needs to a locally identified appropriate relevant service
Through case management, supervision, and any other relevant local pathway, escalate cases where the level of need or risk is beyond the scope of practice of the postholder
Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments, primarily guided self-help
Practice, evidence and demonstrate an ability to manage ones own caseload in conjunction with the requirements of the team
Attend multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings relating to referrals or children and young people in treatment, where appropriate
Keep clear, professionally coherent records of all activity in line with both health and education service protocols and use these records and outcome data to inform decision making
Complete all requirements relating to data collection
Assess and integrate issues relating to transitions, education, and training/employment into the overall therapeutic process
Contribute to the development of individual or group clinical materials or training materials, and in addition to develop such materials independently as falls within own degree of competence, and under direction of the wider team
Communication
Effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication on complex issues to a wide range of audiences, including senior management level and children, young people and families, both verbal and written communication
Research & Development Activity
To utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other team members
Participate in clinical and other audits as required
To use a computer as necessary for clinical work, including literature searches, word processing, delivery of remote interventions and training
Inputting data, emailing, report writing and other tasks as necessary for the efficient running of the service
Contribute data for accessible management information for service improvement and reporting via System One data sets, suitable technology/ systems development and in compliance with Trust Information Governance (and all relevant legislation) standards
Clinical and Practice Governance
Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed, or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes
The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures
It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with either the BPS or the BABCP and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration.
Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust.
The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required
Provide patients and their families/carers with information on standards they should expect from the team
Participate in Clinical, Line Management & Safeguarding supervision on a regular basis
The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.
Work collaboratively with other agencies in the health and social care system to ensure regular case reviews to ensure effective progress through the care pathway
To be accountable to the MHST Clinical & Team lead for the direct delivery of an effective MHST service across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Ensure that any risks or issues related to the safety and wellbeing of anyone the postholder encounters, in the course of their professional duties are communicated and shared with appropriate parties in order to maintain individual safety and the public interest
The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures
Ensure appropriate recording of meetings, supervision and maintenance of clinical records
Ensure the maintenance of standards of own professional practice according to both the postholders employer
Keep all records up to date in relation to Continuous Professional Development and the requirements of the post and ensure personal development plans maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments
Maintain awareness of and execute responsibilities with regard to the safeguarding children and adults agenda, confidentiality, Trust and professional training requirements, data protection and sharing, information governance, risk management and reporting and all relevant legislation and Trust and local policy
Job description Job responsibilities Mental Health Support Team The Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) are part of the Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service (EHWS) in EEC NHS Trust and sits within the Getting Advice and Getting Help (quadrants of) the iThrive model. The iThrive model provides an integrated approach to the delivery of person-centred and needs-led services for children, young people, and families. Since January 2020, East of England Community Health and Care (EEC) NHS Trust has launched twelve MHSTs across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and we continue to expand, moving towards 100 percent coverage of schools by 2030, in line with the NHS Long Term Plan. MHSTs provide mental health and emotional wellbeing support to children and young people and their families and carers through schools and colleges. The MHSTs work with education settings to provide early intervention for mild to moderate mental health difficulties and provide support to staff in schools and colleges on their Whole School Approach (WSA) to mental health. Job Purpose The postholder, with appropriate supervision, will work as an autonomous and responsible practitioner as their training affords in educational and health care settings alongside a team of mental health professionals and within the scope of their local job description, to: Develop and deliver evidence-based interventions under supervision, to children, young people, parents and carers in an educational/community setting who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties Develop and practice evidence-based skills under supervision to carry out holistic and child-centred mental health assessments, including risk assessments and risk formulations. Help children and young people within these settings who present with more severe problems to rapidly access more specialist services The post holder will also be responsible for supporting and facilitating staff in education settings to identify and where appropriate manage issues related to mental health and well-being Use the EMHP skills, knowledge, and abilities to deliver a service based within education settings that builds on and reinforces but does not replace those initiatives that already exist within these environments Main Duties and Responsibilities Assess and deliver outcome focused, evidence-based interventions in educational settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, working at all times in collaboration with and giving respect to the education function of the setting in which the post-holder is deployed Work in partnership to support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their parents/carers, families and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties Work in effective, evidence-based partnership with children, young people, their families and their educators in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed outcomes Support and empower children, young people, their parents/carers and families and their educators to make informed choices about the interventions being offered Operate at all times from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity Accept referrals within educational settings according to agreed local and national protocols Undertake and record accurate assessments and formulation of risk and operate clear risk management processes in line with locally agreed procedures including the safeguarding protocols of the educational setting and Local Safeguarding Board guidance Adhere to all regulations, processes, and procedures within the educational service to which the postholder is attached within the educational setting where the post-holder working including (but not limited to) HR policies, training requirements, referral protocols, and emergency procedures. Signpost referrals of children with more complex needs to a locally identified appropriate relevant service Through case management, supervision, and any other relevant local pathway, escalate cases where the level of need or risk is beyond the scope of practice of the postholder Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments, primarily guided self-help Practice, evidence and demonstrate an ability to manage ones own caseload in conjunction with the requirements of the team Attend multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings relating to referrals or children and young people in treatment, where appropriate Keep clear, professionally coherent records of all activity in line with both health and education service protocols and use these records and outcome data to inform decision making Complete all requirements relating to data collection Assess and integrate issues relating to transitions, education, and training/employment into the overall therapeutic process Contribute to the development of individual or group clinical materials or training materials, and in addition to develop such materials independently as falls within own degree of competence, and under direction of the wider team Communication Effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication on complex issues to a wide range of audiences, including senior management level and children, young people and families, both verbal and written communication Research & Development Activity To utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other team members Participate in clinical and other audits as required To use a computer as necessary for clinical work, including literature searches, word processing, delivery of remote interventions and training Inputting data, emailing, report writing and other tasks as necessary for the efficient running of the service Contribute data for accessible management information for service improvement and reporting via System One data sets, suitable technology/ systems development and in compliance with Trust Information Governance (and all relevant legislation) standards Clinical and Practice Governance Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act. Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed, or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies. The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with either the BPS or the BABCP and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration. Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust. The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required Provide patients and their families/carers with information on standards they should expect from the team Participate in Clinical, Line Management & Safeguarding supervision on a regular basis The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team. Work collaboratively with other agencies in the health and social care system to ensure regular case reviews to ensure effective progress through the care pathway To be accountable to the MHST Clinical & Team lead for the direct delivery of an effective MHST service across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Ensure that any risks or issues related to the safety and wellbeing of anyone the postholder encounters, in the course of their professional duties are communicated and shared with appropriate parties in order to maintain individual safety and the public interest The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures Ensure appropriate recording of meetings, supervision and maintenance of clinical records Ensure the maintenance of standards of own professional practice according to both the postholders employer Keep all records up to date in relation to Continuous Professional Development and the requirements of the post and ensure personal development plans maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments Maintain awareness of and execute responsibilities with regard to the safeguarding children and adults agenda, confidentiality, Trust and professional training requirements, data protection and sharing, information governance, risk management and reporting and all relevant legislation and Trust and local policy
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Successful completion of the HEE commissioned 1yr 'Education Mental Health Practitioner' (EMHP) course
Desirable
- A further relevant degree qualification
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people, their families, and others
- Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders
- Experience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties
- Experience of working with anxiety disorders and affective (mood) disorders
- Experience of the delivery of specific therapeutic interventions (CBT, solution focussed therapy)
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and their families in a healthcare setting
- Experience of monitoring and recording outcome measures for children's emotional wellbeing
- Experience of navigating complex social systems and environments, who may have conflicting priorities or agendas
- Experience of working with other vulnerable groups
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health assessments and interventions with children and families
- Ability to conduct group parenting programmes
- Ability to make an assessment of risk and to record and communicate it appropriately
- Well-developed record keeping skills
- Knowledge of safeguarding issues
Working within professional boundaries
Essential
- Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others
- Understands the principle of confidentiality
Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential Successful completion of the HEE commissioned 1yr 'Education Mental Health Practitioner' (EMHP) course Desirable A further relevant degree qualification Teaching qualification Experience Essential Experience of working with children and young people, their families, and others Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders Experience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties Experience of working with anxiety disorders and affective (mood) disorders Experience of the delivery of specific therapeutic interventions (CBT, solution focussed therapy) Desirable Experience of working with children and their families in a healthcare setting Experience of monitoring and recording outcome measures for children's emotional wellbeing Experience of navigating complex social systems and environments, who may have conflicting priorities or agendas Experience of working with other vulnerable groups Knowledge & Skills Essential Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health assessments and interventions with children and families Ability to conduct group parenting programmes Ability to make an assessment of risk and to record and communicate it appropriately Well-developed record keeping skills Knowledge of safeguarding issues Working within professional boundaries Essential Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others Understands the principle of confidentiality
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
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
Phorpres Close
Hampton
Peterborough
PE7 8FZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Employer name
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
Phorpres Close
Hampton
Peterborough
PE7 8FZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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MHST Senior Wellbeing Practitioner
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge) View all jobs
Posted 16 day(s) ago
Reference: 2415996
Job summary
Location: East CambridgeStart date: January 2027
Are you an experienced MHST practitioner ready to take the next step in your career? We are excited to offer opportunities for passionate, skilled clinicians to join us as Senior Wellbeing Practitioners. This is a fantastic chance to influence local mental health provision, support EMHPs, and shape the growth of our developing MHSTs.
You'll be joining a forward-thinking, supportive service committed to improving outcomes for children and young people in education settings. Successful applicants will also be supported to complete the UEA MHST Supervisor Course in 2027.
You do not need to be registered at the point of applying.
Why not click on the link to the Job Description and find out more about the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Should we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 15th October 2026
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Wellbeing Practitioner, the successful candidate will work closely with the MHST Clinical and Team Lead and Senior Clinicians, to ensure success of the MHST
Support Trainee and Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) to deliver evidence-based intervention for children and young people in education settings with mild to moderate mental health difficulties
To deliver evidence-based support for children and young people in education settings, utilising skills and knowledge of CBT and child and adolescent mental health practice, and knowledge of Whole School and College Approach to mental health
Working with and within education environments to provide better access to specialist mental health services
Supervise Trainee and Qualified EMHPs
Practice in accordance with clinical governance processes and professional standards
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Please be aware that East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust will never ask applicants to pay fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including job applications, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. All recruitment communications and job applications should only be made through our official careers website and published contact details.
If you receive a suspicious job offer or recruitment-related communication, do not make any payments, share personal information, or provide identity documents. We encourage you to report the matter to your local police or relevant law enforcement agency. Any concerns relating to potential recruitment fraud should also be reported to our Local Counter Fraud Specialist (LCFS) as soon as possible.
Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
448-CCYP-8353176
Job locations
East Cambs MHST - Princess of Wales Hosptial
The Princess of Wales Hospital
Ely
CB6 1DN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
To work in an exciting service which we are delivering across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough: The Mental Health Support Team (MHST). MHSTs are based within schools, ensuring children and young people receive faster access to earlier mental health support. You will be one of the key team members in the expansion of this service.
In this role you will support and provide a high-quality service to students (and their families) experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. This will be done through the supervision and line management of Trainee and qualified Educational Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs), and through direct delivery of evidence-based interventions to support the recovery of young people referred to the service, utilising skills and knowledge of CBT and child and adolescent mental health practice, and knowledge of whole school approaches to mental health. This work will be in accordance with clinical governance processes and professional standards.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical
Under the direction of the MHST Senior Clinician, be accountable and responsible for a defined clinical caseload
Provide screening, assessment, psychosocial formulations and interventions (e.g. psycho-educational interventions, Guided Self Help, CBT, solution focused work, systemic work and group support), and to measure outcomes for all interventions, for mild to moderate mental health difficulties in educational settings
Provide a service that is comprehensive and accessible to the whole school community, targeting mild to moderate mental health problems in children and young people aged 4 to 19 years old
Provide a service that is equitable and non-discriminatory in terms of age, gender, ethnicity and disability or any other protected characteristic
Support professionals in making appropriate referrals and in carrying out the mental health aspects of their own roles. To liaise closely with other professionals including colleagues in the Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service, YOUnited, Paediatricians, Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health services, school counsellors, Childrens Services and other voluntary agencies
Make appropriate referrals to other service providers in the statutory and voluntary sectors and redirect clients to other sources of appropriate support within the local community as required
To provide consultation as required to other professionals (such as teachers and Family Workers) around mental health issues in children and young people in educational settings
Clinically develop the provision of group work for children/young people and training for teaching staff, to include training and mentoring EMHP colleagues in order to improve the quality of the group work and training that we deliver
To work creatively with other members of the team to create training packages for teachers and support/awareness sessions for young people and parents/carers
Develop a local knowledge of the locality and its services and facilities, particularly in relation to mental health issues
To deliver psychoeducation and support to parents/carers and teachers, conveying formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language
To enhance emotional wellbeing and to promote or build resilience in children and young people through educational workshops, assemblies and PSHE lessons
Conduct risk assessments and formulations, prepare risk management plans and initiate appropriate action where indicated (including referrals to relevant secondary care services)
To actively contribute to team multi-disciplinary working
Demonstrate appropriate understanding of the legal and ethical issues in providing mental health care to children and/or adolescents
Demonstrate an understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and the Care Act. The post holder will also understand Safeguarding Children and Adults and Child Protection procedures
The post holder will be required to work with young people whose behaviour is personally challenging and deal with frequent exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional circumstances
To support the rollout of further MHSTs across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Clinical Supervision and Training
Undertake appropriate clinical supervision on a regular basis in accordance with the relevant professional guidelines and policies
Provide clinical and case supervision to Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) and Trainee EMHPs. This will involve supervising two elements of their practice:a. Low intensity cognitive behavioural informed interventions and;b. Whole School Approach to mental health in education settingsc. Attend the EMHP Supervisors Course at the University of East Angliad. Offer training to Education staff and other agencies in CBT based interventionse. Attend locally organised and national training appropriate to the work role
Professional
Take personal (unprompted) responsibility for achieving agreed clinical activity
To develop an area of interest, in discussion with the Clinical & Team Lead to the level whereby the post holder could become a resource of information for the whole service
Adhere to the policies and procedures of the Trust and the Service
Maintain appropriate clinical records in keeping with service operational policy
Participate in setting and reviewing of objectives for the post on an annual basis
Participate in activities of continuing professional development (CPD) on an annual basis
Attend, organise and chair meetings as appropriate
Communication
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with professionals, agencies, charities and teams who also provide services to children and/or adolescents in the community. These relationships are a key part of the role in which you will be representing East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust and will benefit the child/adolescent and/or family
Be able to clearly and effectively communicate both clinical and non-clinical information with those receiving care, their families/carers and with other professional colleagues as appropriate
The post holder will be able to demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills, self-awareness and empathy in all communications
Represent the team at meetings as delegated by the Senior Clinician and/or Clinical & Team Lead and contribute effectively to the meeting agenda
People Management
Ensure that clinically supervised staff maintain appropriate clinical records, including outcome data, in keeping with service operational policy
Participate in regular audits of clinical activity, quarterly reporting, research projects and utilise data from the services Key Performance Indicators to enhance individual practitioners and the teams clinical practice
Take a lead or assist in the management and organisation of work as required, utilising the teams resources to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of high-quality patient care
Balance conflicting demands, including delegating work and understanding Service Key Performance Indicators
Participate in service development and make an active contribution to pursuing the aims, objectives and overall strategy of the EHWS and the Trust
Research & Development Activity
To lead and participate in regular audits, quarterly reporting, and research projects for the improvement of the teams clinical practice
To collaborate with other team members in the design and implementation of audit and research projects
Clinical and Practice Governance
Participate fully in providing quality care in line with local and national guidelines e.g. NICE Guidance & Quality Standards relating to children and/or young people with mental health difficulties and social care difficulties
Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection
Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies
The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes
The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures
It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with the relevant professional body, and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration
Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Provide patients and their families/carers with information on standards they should expect from the team
The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness processes and Business Continuity for their team and the EHWS
Job description Job responsibilities Job Purpose: To work in an exciting service which we are delivering across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough: The Mental Health Support Team (MHST). MHSTs are based within schools, ensuring children and young people receive faster access to earlier mental health support. You will be one of the key team members in the expansion of this service. In this role you will support and provide a high-quality service to students (and their families) experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. This will be done through the supervision and line management of Trainee and qualified Educational Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs), and through direct delivery of evidence-based interventions to support the recovery of young people referred to the service, utilising skills and knowledge of CBT and child and adolescent mental health practice, and knowledge of whole school approaches to mental health. This work will be in accordance with clinical governance processes and professional standards. Main Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Under the direction of the MHST Senior Clinician, be accountable and responsible for a defined clinical caseload Provide screening, assessment, psychosocial formulations and interventions (e.g. psycho-educational interventions, Guided Self Help, CBT, solution focused work, systemic work and group support), and to measure outcomes for all interventions, for mild to moderate mental health difficulties in educational settings Provide a service that is comprehensive and accessible to the whole school community, targeting mild to moderate mental health problems in children and young people aged 4 to 19 years old Provide a service that is equitable and non-discriminatory in terms of age, gender, ethnicity and disability or any other protected characteristic Support professionals in making appropriate referrals and in carrying out the mental health aspects of their own roles. To liaise closely with other professionals including colleagues in the Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service, YOUnited, Paediatricians, Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health services, school counsellors, Childrens Services and other voluntary agencies Make appropriate referrals to other service providers in the statutory and voluntary sectors and redirect clients to other sources of appropriate support within the local community as required To provide consultation as required to other professionals (such as teachers and Family Workers) around mental health issues in children and young people in educational settings Clinically develop the provision of group work for children/young people and training for teaching staff, to include training and mentoring EMHP colleagues in order to improve the quality of the group work and training that we deliver To work creatively with other members of the team to create training packages for teachers and support/awareness sessions for young people and parents/carers Develop a local knowledge of the locality and its services and facilities, particularly in relation to mental health issues To deliver psychoeducation and support to parents/carers and teachers, conveying formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language To enhance emotional wellbeing and to promote or build resilience in children and young people through educational workshops, assemblies and PSHE lessons Conduct risk assessments and formulations, prepare risk management plans and initiate appropriate action where indicated (including referrals to relevant secondary care services) To actively contribute to team multi-disciplinary working Demonstrate appropriate understanding of the legal and ethical issues in providing mental health care to children and/or adolescents Demonstrate an understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and the Care Act. The post holder will also understand Safeguarding Children and Adults and Child Protection procedures The post holder will be required to work with young people whose behaviour is personally challenging and deal with frequent exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional circumstances To support the rollout of further MHSTs across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Supervision and Training Undertake appropriate clinical supervision on a regular basis in accordance with the relevant professional guidelines and policies Provide clinical and case supervision to Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) and Trainee EMHPs. This will involve supervising two elements of their practice:a. Low intensity cognitive behavioural informed interventions and;b. Whole School Approach to mental health in education settingsc. Attend the EMHP Supervisors Course at the University of East Angliad. Offer training to Education staff and other agencies in CBT based interventionse. Attend locally organised and national training appropriate to the work role Professional Take personal (unprompted) responsibility for achieving agreed clinical activity To develop an area of interest, in discussion with the Clinical & Team Lead to the level whereby the post holder could become a resource of information for the whole service Adhere to the policies and procedures of the Trust and the Service Maintain appropriate clinical records in keeping with service operational policy Participate in setting and reviewing of objectives for the post on an annual basis Participate in activities of continuing professional development (CPD) on an annual basis Attend, organise and chair meetings as appropriate Communication Establish and maintain positive working relationships with professionals, agencies, charities and teams who also provide services to children and/or adolescents in the community. These relationships are a key part of the role in which you will be representing East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust and will benefit the child/adolescent and/or family Be able to clearly and effectively communicate both clinical and non-clinical information with those receiving care, their families/carers and with other professional colleagues as appropriate The post holder will be able to demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills, self-awareness and empathy in all communications Represent the team at meetings as delegated by the Senior Clinician and/or Clinical & Team Lead and contribute effectively to the meeting agenda People Management Ensure that clinically supervised staff maintain appropriate clinical records, including outcome data, in keeping with service operational policy Participate in regular audits of clinical activity, quarterly reporting, research projects and utilise data from the services Key Performance Indicators to enhance individual practitioners and the teams clinical practice Take a lead or assist in the management and organisation of work as required, utilising the teams resources to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of high-quality patient care Balance conflicting demands, including delegating work and understanding Service Key Performance Indicators Participate in service development and make an active contribution to pursuing the aims, objectives and overall strategy of the EHWS and the Trust Research & Development Activity To lead and participate in regular audits, quarterly reporting, and research projects for the improvement of the teams clinical practice To collaborate with other team members in the design and implementation of audit and research projects Clinical and Practice Governance Participate fully in providing quality care in line with local and national guidelines e.g. NICE Guidance & Quality Standards relating to children and/or young people with mental health difficulties and social care difficulties Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with the relevant professional body, and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust Provide patients and their families/carers with information on standards they should expect from the team The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness processes and Business Continuity for their team and the EHWS
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Educational Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) Qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Professional registration with either the BPS or BABC
Desirable
- A qualification in provision of supervision
- Post Graduate qualification
- Registration with relevant professional body
Experience
Essential
- Two years+ experience as a Band 5 EMHP/CWP
- Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous professional experience
- Demonstrate effective risk assessment and risk management experience
- Experience of providing supervision
- Experience of inducting staff members to an area with confidence
- Experience of screening, assessing and treatment prescribing
- Experience in the delivery of evidence-based interventions for children and young people
- Experience in working in a team and partnership working
- Experience of working within a service which has demanding targets and performance management
- Experience in delivering group-based interventions
- Experience in supporting service development
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training
- Experience in developing others
- Experience of leadership
- Experience of providing mentorship Experience of working in a community environment
- Experience of working in an educational environment
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Competent assessment skills
- Effective analytical and decision-making skills, including care planning skills
- Risk assessment knowledge and skills
- Competent and effective psychological treatment skills
- Able to effectively prioritise own workload and use team resources effectively
- Respond flexibly and appropriately to unforeseen circumstances
- Good computer skills including use of email/internet and Microsoft software (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- Ability to work cross-culturally
- Ability to use outcome measures for both clinical and audit purposes
- Ability to manage conflict and respond to complaints
Desirable
- Good knowledge of national legislation and drivers and other legislation related to the care of children and young people, educational provision and mental health
- Knowledge of NICE, CQC standards and regulations
Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential Educational Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) Qualification Evidence of continued professional development Professional registration with either the BPS or BABC Desirable A qualification in provision of supervision Post Graduate qualification Registration with relevant professional body Experience Essential Two years+ experience as a Band 5 EMHP/CWP Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous professional experience Demonstrate effective risk assessment and risk management experience Experience of providing supervision Experience of inducting staff members to an area with confidence Experience of screening, assessing and treatment prescribing Experience in the delivery of evidence-based interventions for children and young people Experience in working in a team and partnership working Experience of working within a service which has demanding targets and performance management Experience in delivering group-based interventions Experience in supporting service development Desirable Experience of delivering training Experience in developing others Experience of leadership Experience of providing mentorship Experience of working in a community environment Experience of working in an educational environment Knowledge & Skills Essential Excellent communication skills Competent assessment skills Effective analytical and decision-making skills, including care planning skills Risk assessment knowledge and skills Competent and effective psychological treatment skills Able to effectively prioritise own workload and use team resources effectively Respond flexibly and appropriately to unforeseen circumstances Good computer skills including use of email/internet and Microsoft software (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively Ability to work cross-culturally Ability to use outcome measures for both clinical and audit purposes Ability to manage conflict and respond to complaints Desirable Good knowledge of national legislation and drivers and other legislation related to the care of children and young people, educational provision and mental health Knowledge of NICE, CQC standards and regulations
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
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
East Cambs MHST - Princess of Wales Hosptial
The Princess of Wales Hospital
Ely
CB6 1DN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
East Cambs MHST - Princess of Wales Hosptial
The Princess of Wales Hospital
Ely
CB6 1DN
United Kingdom
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Posted 16 day(s) ago
Reference: 2415994
Job summary
Make a Real Difference to Older People in Sunderland
Are you a compassionate and motivated Registered Nursing Associate looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine impact on the lives of older people living with frailty and dementia?
Sunderland GP Alliance is seeking a dedicated Nursing Associate to join our Frailty Team, delivering holistic health checks and supporting some of the most vulnerable patients in our communities.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within an innovative multidisciplinary team, helping to identify health concerns early, improve patient outcomes, support carers and enable people to remain independent for longer.
Please note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date.
Main duties of the job
As a Nursing Associate within our Dementia & Frailty Service, you will provide structured, person-centred health checks for patients living with frailty and dementia. Working closely with Advanced Nurse Practitioners, GPs, pharmacists and wider community services, you will play a key role in supporting proactive care and preventing avoidable deterioration.
You will manage a caseload of lower-risk frailty patients and undertake community-based assessments covering physical health, wellbeing, falls risk, nutrition, continence, medication adherence and overall quality of life.
This role provides the opportunity to build strong relationships with patients and carers whilst working as part of a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team.
About us
Join an award-winning organisation. For the third consecutive year, Sunderland GP Alliance has been named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work and holds the Better Health at Work Gold Award with Continuing Excellence status. In addition, we offer 33 days' annual leave and a comprehensive range of employee benefits.
Sunderland GP Alliance is a not-for-profit collaboration of GP practices in Sunderland.
All GP Practices in Sunderland are members of the organisation, covering approximately 285,000 patients.
The Alliance also runs three practices: Monument Surgeries, South Hylton and New Silksworth.
Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£30,470.40 a year Pro-rata for part-time
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
U0012-26-0041
Job locations
North East BIC
Wearfield
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR5 2TA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical assessment and care delivery
Deliver dementia holistic health checks using agreed clinical templates within EMIS.
Undertake physical health assessments including blood pressure, pulse, body mass index (BMI), falls risk, Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) nutrition screening, pain and continence.
Carry out Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) reviews and accurately record findings.
Undertake blood pressure, weight, urinalysis, non-urgent ECG and other agreed investigations, and venepuncture where trained and assessed as competent.
Monitor and document mental health status, including mood, behaviour and signs of delirium, escalating concerns promptly.
Identify risks related to medication, adherence and side effects and escalate appropriately.
Undertake falls and continence assessments and contribute to risk stratification, prevention interventions and management plans.
Caseload management and care coordination
Manage a caseload of lower-risk frailty patients previously assessed by the PCN frailty team, with diary and appointment support provided by that team.
Provide follow-up visits for lower-risk frail patients as directed by the frailty team, supporting care planning, treatment compliance and review.
Support medication reviews by checking compliance, adherence and the patient's understanding of medication changes.
Chase and follow up clinical results, investigations, outstanding tasks and care plans.
Monitor and follow up equipment requests and orders to ensure timely provision, and confirm that recommended equipment or adaptations are in place.
Support patients to access services and interventions, helping to ensure appointments are attended and not missed.
Make appropriate onward referrals and connect patients to appropriate services, including social prescribing and Age UK.
Safeguarding, consent and mental capacity
Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns for adults at risk, escalating and reporting in line with local safeguarding policy and the postholder's level of safeguarding training.
Apply the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, obtaining and recording valid consent and, where a patient lacks capacity, supporting best interests decision making and recognising when Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards may apply.
Undertake carer wellbeing conversations, provide signposting, and remain alert to carer strain and safeguarding indicators.
Communication and relationships
Document personalised care discussions ('what matters to me') and support advance and anticipatory care planning within scope in conjunction with the Frailty Practitioner team.
Communicate sensitively and effectively with vulnerable adults, families and carers, adjusting communication to individual needs.
Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussions and contribute to care planning.
Cope with occasional exposure to distressing and emotional situations while maintaining professionalism, compassion and resilience.
Information, recording and reporting
Ensure accurate, contemporaneous and timely data recording and reporting in line with EMIS templates and information governance requirements.
Maintain confidentiality and handle personal data in accordance with data protection legislation and local policy.
Professional responsibilities
Practise in accordance with the NMC Code and within the NMC standards of proficiency for nursing associates, which form the ceiling of the role.
Maintain NMC registration, complete revalidation, and undertake preceptorship where newly qualified.
Escalate clinical concerns to the GP, pharmacist or frailty clinician without delay.
Undertake mandatory and role-specific training and participate in clinical supervision and appraisal.
Scope of Practice
Work within clearly defined protocols, competencies and delegated tasks agreed with the supervising registered clinician.
Do not diagnose conditions or prescribe medication.
Identify and escalate clinical concerns appropriately.
Work at all times within the NMC standards of proficiency for nursing associates and the NMC Code.
Practice Responsibilities Contributes to the evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting with colleagues.Records data in patient records systems promptly and accurately and to agreed standards.
Ensures appropriate use of read codes.
Participates in the auditing of practice activity as required.
Responsible for health and safety of themselves and others and actively co-operates with Health and Safety Policies and procedures.
Processes and actions incoming patient and hospital correspondence.
Attends in-house meetings, significant event audit meetings and other meetings as deemed necessary.
Ensures that the practice complaints system is adhered to at all times.
Awareness and compliance with all relevant guidelines e.g. data protection, confidentiality and health and safety.
Maintain current CPR and anaphylaxis certification and child/adult safeguarding training in line with local policies.
Measures of Success
The following measures support appraisal and service monitoring. Individual objectives will be agreed through appraisal.
Completion of assigned health checks.
Compliance with EMIS documentation templates.
Frailty scoring completion.
Carer wellbeing assessments documented.
Timely escalation of clinical risks.
Training & Development
Fully participates in training and development
Engages in a programme of ongoing support and feedback to maximise the benefit of the training and development plan.
Travel
Ability and willingness to travel across multiple sites is essential for this role
Confidentiality
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Alliance policies and procedures relating to confidentiality, and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
Health & Safety
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy to include:
Identifying the risk involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.
Using appropriate infection control procedures particularly those relating to needlestick injuries, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.
Ensuring that all accidents or dangerous accidents are reported and investigated, and follow up action taken where necessary.
Maintain training in line with local policies.
Equality and Diversity
The post-holder will support the quality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues to include:
Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with current legislation.
Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights.
Quality
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:
Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhanced the teams performance.
Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
Communication
The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
Communicate effectively with other team members.
Communicate effectively with patients and carers.
Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
The employer is Sunderland GP Alliance and the post-holder is expected to comply with the Alliances employment policies and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical assessment and care delivery
Deliver dementia holistic health checks using agreed clinical templates within EMIS.
Undertake physical health assessments including blood pressure, pulse, body mass index (BMI), falls risk, Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) nutrition screening, pain and continence.
Carry out Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) reviews and accurately record findings.
Undertake blood pressure, weight, urinalysis, non-urgent ECG and other agreed investigations, and venepuncture where trained and assessed as competent.
Monitor and document mental health status, including mood, behaviour and signs of delirium, escalating concerns promptly.
Identify risks related to medication, adherence and side effects and escalate appropriately.
Undertake falls and continence assessments and contribute to risk stratification, prevention interventions and management plans.
Caseload management and care coordination
Manage a caseload of lower-risk frailty patients previously assessed by the PCN frailty team, with diary and appointment support provided by that team.
Provide follow-up visits for lower-risk frail patients as directed by the frailty team, supporting care planning, treatment compliance and review.
Support medication reviews by checking compliance, adherence and the patient's understanding of medication changes.
Chase and follow up clinical results, investigations, outstanding tasks and care plans.
Monitor and follow up equipment requests and orders to ensure timely provision, and confirm that recommended equipment or adaptations are in place.
Support patients to access services and interventions, helping to ensure appointments are attended and not missed.
Make appropriate onward referrals and connect patients to appropriate services, including social prescribing and Age UK.
Safeguarding, consent and mental capacity
Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns for adults at risk, escalating and reporting in line with local safeguarding policy and the postholder's level of safeguarding training.
Apply the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, obtaining and recording valid consent and, where a patient lacks capacity, supporting best interests decision making and recognising when Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards may apply.
Undertake carer wellbeing conversations, provide signposting, and remain alert to carer strain and safeguarding indicators.
Communication and relationships
Document personalised care discussions ('what matters to me') and support advance and anticipatory care planning within scope in conjunction with the Frailty Practitioner team.
Communicate sensitively and effectively with vulnerable adults, families and carers, adjusting communication to individual needs.
Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussions and contribute to care planning.
Cope with occasional exposure to distressing and emotional situations while maintaining professionalism, compassion and resilience.
Information, recording and reporting
Ensure accurate, contemporaneous and timely data recording and reporting in line with EMIS templates and information governance requirements.
Maintain confidentiality and handle personal data in accordance with data protection legislation and local policy.
Professional responsibilities
Practise in accordance with the NMC Code and within the NMC standards of proficiency for nursing associates, which form the ceiling of the role.
Maintain NMC registration, complete revalidation, and undertake preceptorship where newly qualified.
Escalate clinical concerns to the GP, pharmacist or frailty clinician without delay.
Undertake mandatory and role-specific training and participate in clinical supervision and appraisal.
Scope of Practice
Work within clearly defined protocols, competencies and delegated tasks agreed with the supervising registered clinician.
Do not diagnose conditions or prescribe medication.
Identify and escalate clinical concerns appropriately.
Work at all times within the NMC standards of proficiency for nursing associates and the NMC Code.
Practice Responsibilities Contributes to the evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting with colleagues.Records data in patient records systems promptly and accurately and to agreed standards.
Ensures appropriate use of read codes.
Participates in the auditing of practice activity as required.
Responsible for health and safety of themselves and others and actively co-operates with Health and Safety Policies and procedures.
Processes and actions incoming patient and hospital correspondence.
Attends in-house meetings, significant event audit meetings and other meetings as deemed necessary.
Ensures that the practice complaints system is adhered to at all times.
Awareness and compliance with all relevant guidelines e.g. data protection, confidentiality and health and safety.
Maintain current CPR and anaphylaxis certification and child/adult safeguarding training in line with local policies.
Measures of Success
The following measures support appraisal and service monitoring. Individual objectives will be agreed through appraisal.
Completion of assigned health checks.
Compliance with EMIS documentation templates.
Frailty scoring completion.
Carer wellbeing assessments documented.
Timely escalation of clinical risks.
Training & Development
Fully participates in training and development
Engages in a programme of ongoing support and feedback to maximise the benefit of the training and development plan.
Travel
Ability and willingness to travel across multiple sites is essential for this role
Confidentiality
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Alliance policies and procedures relating to confidentiality, and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
Health & Safety
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy to include:
Identifying the risk involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.
Using appropriate infection control procedures particularly those relating to needlestick injuries, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.
Ensuring that all accidents or dangerous accidents are reported and investigated, and follow up action taken where necessary.
Maintain training in line with local policies.
Equality and Diversity
The post-holder will support the quality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues to include:
Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with current legislation.
Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights.
Quality
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:
Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhanced the teams performance.
Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
Communication
The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
Communicate effectively with other team members.
Communicate effectively with patients and carers.
Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
The employer is Sunderland GP Alliance and the post-holder is expected to comply with the Alliances employment policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS check
- The postholder must be able to travel reliably and independently between multiple sites
Motivation and Skills
Essential
- Compassionate, person-centred and resilient
- Effective team worker within an MDT
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree or equivalent
- Current NMC registration as a Nursing Associate
- Completion of, or willingness to complete, training in dementia care and frailty assessment.
- Safeguarding adults training to the level required for the role.
Desirable
- Recognised training in dementia care
- Recognised training in frailty assessment
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering clinical observations and health checks
- Experience of working with older or vulnerable adults
- Understanding of dementia and frailty and their impact on patients and carers.
- Competence in clinical observations and health checks.
- Communication skills for working with vulnerable adults and carers.
- Ability to recognise deterioration and escalate concerns.
- Working knowledge of safeguarding adults and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
- IT skills, including EMIS or similar clinical systems.
Desirable
- Experience in primary care, community or frailty settings
- Experience of caseload or follow-up working
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS check
- The postholder must be able to travel reliably and independently between multiple sites
Motivation and Skills
Essential
- Compassionate, person-centred and resilient
- Effective team worker within an MDT
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree or equivalent
- Current NMC registration as a Nursing Associate
- Completion of, or willingness to complete, training in dementia care and frailty assessment.
- Safeguarding adults training to the level required for the role.
Desirable
- Recognised training in dementia care
- Recognised training in frailty assessment
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering clinical observations and health checks
- Experience of working with older or vulnerable adults
- Understanding of dementia and frailty and their impact on patients and carers.
- Competence in clinical observations and health checks.
- Communication skills for working with vulnerable adults and carers.
- Ability to recognise deterioration and escalate concerns.
- Working knowledge of safeguarding adults and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
- IT skills, including EMIS or similar clinical systems.
Desirable
- Experience in primary care, community or frailty settings
- Experience of caseload or follow-up working
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
Sunderland GP Alliance
Address
North East BIC
Wearfield
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR5 2TA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sunderlandgpalliance.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Sunderland GP Alliance
Address
North East BIC
Wearfield
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR5 2TA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sunderlandgpalliance.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 16 day(s) ago
Reference: 2415993
Job summary
As healthcare shifts closer to the community, High Street Surgery is evolving to meet the needs of our growing local population. To support our upcoming practice expansion plans, improve operational efficiency, and further support our dedicated team, we are thrilled to be increasing our workforce across both clinical and administrative roles. We are seeking a passionate and dynamic person to join us, someone who wants to support high-quality care and grow their career alongside a progressive, forward-thinking GP practice.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Practice Administrator is designed to assist the management team with the day-to-day administration of the practice. The primary focus is to support the delivery of key targets,QOF,vaccination programmes,CQC searches, and clinical coding. Providing administrative support practice-wide and spanning across multiple teams, the role ensures effective communication, seamless collaboration, and the delivery of a high-quality service to both the practice and its patients.
About us
High Street Surgery is a well-established, forward-thinking GP practice delivering high-quality care to a diverse patient population of approximately 12,000. We are a proud training practice, actively involved in the development of future GPs and healthcare professionals through our supportive, education-focused environment.
We are pleased to hold a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), reflecting our commitment to safe, effective, and responsive care. This rating is a testament to our high standards and patient-first approach.
Our practice is built on a foundation of positive culture and teamwork. We promote an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative working environment where staff are supported, valued, and encouraged to grow professionally. Open communication, shared learning, and staff wellbeing are central to how we operate day to day. High Street Surgery employs 38 staff members including both clinical and non clinical.
With a wide range of services including chronic disease management, preventative care, minor surgery, and health promotion, The Surgery is dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care that meets the needs of our community.
Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A2466-26-0014
Job locations
High Street
Lowestoft
Suffolk
NR32 1JE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES
Maintain smear and recall registers.
Have an oversight of the baby immunisation achievement, encouraging parents to bring their child in for vaccinations within the required timeframe.
Keep databases up to date and relevant.
Support vaccination programs to achieve positive outcomes
Monitor and manage the CQC searches.
Support the Practice Manager and Deputy Practice Manager to keep policies and protocols up to date.
Ensure supplies of necessary refreshments/sundries are maintained. Practice shopping as required.
Support the Audit process
To monitor and review clinical coding in the practice.
To monitor and support the delivery of QOF, highlighting any areas of under achievement to the Practice Manager
To take meeting minutes as and when required
Support all IT requirements in the practice, liaising with external providers.
Support reception team and be able to undertake reception duties as required.
Support secretarial team and be able to undertake duties as required.
Take post to post office as required.
To execute any other duties that may be required under the remit of this role to support the needs of the business.
COMMUNICATION
The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
Communicate effectively with other team members.
Communicate effectively with patients and carers.
Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
DELIVERING A QUALITY SERVICE
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:
Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.
Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.
Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
MANAGEMENT OF RISK
Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients
Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines
Apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines
Advocate for policies that reduce environmental health risks, are culturally sensitive and increase access to health care for all
MANAGING INFORMATION
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 Read 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
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate
Provide an educational role to patients, carers, families, and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
Identify patterns of discrimination and take action to overcome this and promote diversity and equality of opportunity
Enable others to promote equality and diversity in a non-discriminatory culture
Support people who need assistance in exercising their rights
Monitor and evaluate adherence to local chaperoning policies
Act as a role model in the observance of equality and diversity good practice
Accept the rights of individuals to choose their care providers, participate in care and refuse care
Assist patients from marginalised groups to access quality care
Undertake training required to meet the needs of the practice
Scope and Purpose of Job Description
The job description does not constitute a term and condition of employment. It is provided only as a guide to assist the employee in the performance of their job. The practice is a fast-moving organisation and therefore changes in employees duties may be necessary from time to time. The job description is not intended to be an inflexible or finite list of tasks and may be varied from time to time after consultation/discussion with the post holder.
Other Information:
General
The duties of this post are a guide to the range of responsibilities that may be required. These may change from time to time to meet the needs of the service and/or the development needs of the post holder. This job description will be revised regularly to take account of changes within the organisational structure and the practice business plan.
Other duties
The post holder will be required to undertake any other duties according to the needs of the service. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities, but rather an outline of the main areas of responsibility. Any reasonable changes will be discussed and agreed with the post holder before any variations to the job description are made.
Travel to other sites
The post holder may be required to travel.
Medical Examinations
All appointments are conditional upon prior health clearance by the practice.
Failure to provide continuing satisfactory evidence will be regarded as a breach of contract.
Professional Registration
Staff undertaking work which requires professional/state registration are responsible for ensuring that they are so registered and that they comply with any Codes of Conduct applicable to that profession. Proof of registration must be produced on appointment and, if renewable, proof of renewal must also be produced.
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.
Equal Opportunities
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers, and colleagues, to include:
- Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.
- Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers, and colleagues.
Work Visa/ Permits/Leave to Remain
If you are a non-resident of the United Kingdom or European Economic Union, you are required to have a valid work visa and leave to remain in the UK, which is renewed as required. We offer Tier 2 sponsorship for the right candidate.
Code of Conduct
All staff are required to work in accordance with the code of conduct for their professional group (e.g., Nursing and Midwifery Council, Health Professions Council, General Medical Council, NHS Code of Conduct for Senior Managers).
Confidentiality
All information obtained during the post holders duties should be treated as strictly confidential. Any breach of confidence or disclosure of such information, without express permission, may lead to disciplinary action. The post holder has a responsibility to comply with the Data Protection Act 1998, Access to Health Records Act (1990) and Code of Practice on Confidentiality.
Health and Safety at Work
The post holder is required to take responsible care for the health and safety of him/herself and other persons who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions at work. The post holder is also required to ensure that statutory and practice safety regulations are adhered to.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Infection control
It is the responsibility of all staff, whether clinical or non-clinical, to familiarise themselves with and adhere to current policy in relation to the prevention of the spread of infection.
Complaints
From time to time, complaints may occur, no matter how professional the approach of our staff. All complaints are investigated promptly, and the full co-operation of staff is required. The current guidelines amplify the above points with policies and procedures explained.
Clinical Governance and Risk management
The Practice believes everyone has a role to play in improving and contributing to the quality of care provided to our patients. As an employee of the practice, you are expected to take a proactive role in supporting the Practices clinical governance agenda by:
Taking part in activities for improving quality such as clinical audit
Identifying and managing risks through incident and near miss reporting and undertaking risk assessments
Following polices, guidelines and procedures
Maintaining continued professional development
Clinical staff making entries into patient health records are required to follow any Practice standards of record keeping
Information Quality Assurance
As an employee of the Practice, it is expected that you will take due diligence and care in regard to any information collected, recorded, processed, or handled by you during the course of your work and that such information is collected, recorded, processed and handled in compliance with Practice requirements and instructions.
Freedom of Information
The post holder should be aware of the responsibility placed on employees under the Freedom of
Information Act 2000 and is responsible for helping to ensure that the Practice complies with the Act when handling or dealing with any information relating to Practice activity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES
Maintain smear and recall registers.
Have an oversight of the baby immunisation achievement, encouraging parents to bring their child in for vaccinations within the required timeframe.
Keep databases up to date and relevant.
Support vaccination programs to achieve positive outcomes
Monitor and manage the CQC searches.
Support the Practice Manager and Deputy Practice Manager to keep policies and protocols up to date.
Ensure supplies of necessary refreshments/sundries are maintained. Practice shopping as required.
Support the Audit process
To monitor and review clinical coding in the practice.
To monitor and support the delivery of QOF, highlighting any areas of under achievement to the Practice Manager
To take meeting minutes as and when required
Support all IT requirements in the practice, liaising with external providers.
Support reception team and be able to undertake reception duties as required.
Support secretarial team and be able to undertake duties as required.
Take post to post office as required.
To execute any other duties that may be required under the remit of this role to support the needs of the business.
COMMUNICATION
The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
Communicate effectively with other team members.
Communicate effectively with patients and carers.
Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
DELIVERING A QUALITY SERVICE
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:
Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.
Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.
Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
MANAGEMENT OF RISK
Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients
Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines
Apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines
Advocate for policies that reduce environmental health risks, are culturally sensitive and increase access to health care for all
MANAGING INFORMATION
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 Read 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
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate
Provide an educational role to patients, carers, families, and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
Identify patterns of discrimination and take action to overcome this and promote diversity and equality of opportunity
Enable others to promote equality and diversity in a non-discriminatory culture
Support people who need assistance in exercising their rights
Monitor and evaluate adherence to local chaperoning policies
Act as a role model in the observance of equality and diversity good practice
Accept the rights of individuals to choose their care providers, participate in care and refuse care
Assist patients from marginalised groups to access quality care
Undertake training required to meet the needs of the practice
Scope and Purpose of Job Description
The job description does not constitute a term and condition of employment. It is provided only as a guide to assist the employee in the performance of their job. The practice is a fast-moving organisation and therefore changes in employees duties may be necessary from time to time. The job description is not intended to be an inflexible or finite list of tasks and may be varied from time to time after consultation/discussion with the post holder.
Other Information:
General
The duties of this post are a guide to the range of responsibilities that may be required. These may change from time to time to meet the needs of the service and/or the development needs of the post holder. This job description will be revised regularly to take account of changes within the organisational structure and the practice business plan.
Other duties
The post holder will be required to undertake any other duties according to the needs of the service. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities, but rather an outline of the main areas of responsibility. Any reasonable changes will be discussed and agreed with the post holder before any variations to the job description are made.
Travel to other sites
The post holder may be required to travel.
Medical Examinations
All appointments are conditional upon prior health clearance by the practice.
Failure to provide continuing satisfactory evidence will be regarded as a breach of contract.
Professional Registration
Staff undertaking work which requires professional/state registration are responsible for ensuring that they are so registered and that they comply with any Codes of Conduct applicable to that profession. Proof of registration must be produced on appointment and, if renewable, proof of renewal must also be produced.
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.
Equal Opportunities
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers, and colleagues, to include:
- Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.
- Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers, and colleagues.
Work Visa/ Permits/Leave to Remain
If you are a non-resident of the United Kingdom or European Economic Union, you are required to have a valid work visa and leave to remain in the UK, which is renewed as required. We offer Tier 2 sponsorship for the right candidate.
Code of Conduct
All staff are required to work in accordance with the code of conduct for their professional group (e.g., Nursing and Midwifery Council, Health Professions Council, General Medical Council, NHS Code of Conduct for Senior Managers).
Confidentiality
All information obtained during the post holders duties should be treated as strictly confidential. Any breach of confidence or disclosure of such information, without express permission, may lead to disciplinary action. The post holder has a responsibility to comply with the Data Protection Act 1998, Access to Health Records Act (1990) and Code of Practice on Confidentiality.
Health and Safety at Work
The post holder is required to take responsible care for the health and safety of him/herself and other persons who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions at work. The post holder is also required to ensure that statutory and practice safety regulations are adhered to.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Infection control
It is the responsibility of all staff, whether clinical or non-clinical, to familiarise themselves with and adhere to current policy in relation to the prevention of the spread of infection.
Complaints
From time to time, complaints may occur, no matter how professional the approach of our staff. All complaints are investigated promptly, and the full co-operation of staff is required. The current guidelines amplify the above points with policies and procedures explained.
Clinical Governance and Risk management
The Practice believes everyone has a role to play in improving and contributing to the quality of care provided to our patients. As an employee of the practice, you are expected to take a proactive role in supporting the Practices clinical governance agenda by:
Taking part in activities for improving quality such as clinical audit
Identifying and managing risks through incident and near miss reporting and undertaking risk assessments
Following polices, guidelines and procedures
Maintaining continued professional development
Clinical staff making entries into patient health records are required to follow any Practice standards of record keeping
Information Quality Assurance
As an employee of the Practice, it is expected that you will take due diligence and care in regard to any information collected, recorded, processed, or handled by you during the course of your work and that such information is collected, recorded, processed and handled in compliance with Practice requirements and instructions.
Freedom of Information
The post holder should be aware of the responsibility placed on employees under the Freedom of
Information Act 2000 and is responsible for helping to ensure that the Practice complies with the Act when handling or dealing with any information relating to Practice activity.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience handling confidential information and working within strict data protection guidelines.
- Experience managing competing deadlines, multi-tasking, and working under pressure.
- Proven experience working in a busy administrative, secretarial, or reception environment.
Desirable
- Previous experience working within a General Practice (GP surgery), NHS setting, or healthcare environment.
- Experience using primary care clinical and administrative systems (SystmOne).
- Familiarity with NHS referral pathways (e.g., NHS e-Referral Service / e-RS) and QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework) support
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
Desirable
- Qualification in Customer Care
- Qualification in Business Administration
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience handling confidential information and working within strict data protection guidelines.
- Experience managing competing deadlines, multi-tasking, and working under pressure.
- Proven experience working in a busy administrative, secretarial, or reception environment.
Desirable
- Previous experience working within a General Practice (GP surgery), NHS setting, or healthcare environment.
- Experience using primary care clinical and administrative systems (SystmOne).
- Familiarity with NHS referral pathways (e.g., NHS e-Referral Service / e-RS) and QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework) support
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
Desirable
- Qualification in Customer Care
- Qualification in Business Administration
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
High Street Surgery
Address
High Street
Lowestoft
Suffolk
NR32 1JE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://highstreetsurgerylowestoft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
High Street Surgery
Address
High Street
Lowestoft
Suffolk
NR32 1JE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://highstreetsurgerylowestoft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Assistant Psychologist
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 16 day(s) ago
Reference: 2415992
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative person to join learning disability psychological professionals who are based in the community and part of a multidisciplinary learning disability community health service. The service has bases in Burnley, Accrington and Darwen and also has excellent links with local clinical psychology training courses (Lancaster, Liverpool and Manchester).
The post-holder will receive regular supervision from a qualified clinical psychologist.
An upper second-class degree or above in Psychology and eligibility for graduate BPS membership is essential.
This post offers the opportunity to joint work with a multidisciplinary team for adults with a learning disability. The post-holder's main role will be to work under the supervision of a clinical psychologist and to assist in the delivery of psychological support to adults with a learning disability.This will include opportunities/requirements to deliver a range of assessments and interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist for adults with learning disabilities.
Previous experience of contact with adults with learning disabilities is essential. There may also be opportunities for service related research.
Please note that this post is subject to enhanced DBS Disclosure.
All posts are subject to the nationally agreed Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
Main duties of the job
Under supervision from a qualified psychologist to assist in the professional and psychological care of clients within the service across all sectors of care by providing basic aspects of psychological assessment and psychological interventions.
To assist in the development, design and implementation of programme and project work. To assist in the administration and interpretation of outcome related measures, collation and recording of statistics and production of relevant reports.
All clinical work and actions to take place under the management and supervision of qualified psychology staff according to an agreed plan and associated goals within parameters set out by the Division of Clinical Psychology and Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust departmental policies and procedures in connection with Assistant Psychologists.
Formal supervision with a named member of qualified psychology staff to take place on a weekly basis to facilitate work with additional frequent opportunities for informal contact with qualified psychology staff for guidance and advice.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well
Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum (subject to confirmation)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-PEN1191-MS
Job locations
The Mount
253 Whalley Road
Accrington
BB5 5DE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Unfortunately due to the high level of enquiries we expect for this post we will be unable to return individual calls and emails about the post or about progress with short listing. Please be advised that people will be notified via NHS jobs and will be contacted if they are successful in being short listed for interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Unfortunately due to the high level of enquiries we expect for this post we will be unable to return individual calls and emails about the post or about progress with short listing. Please be advised that people will be notified via NHS jobs and will be contacted if they are successful in being short listed for interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology.
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
Knowledge
Essential
- A good knowledge of lifespan psychology applied to health care.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with psychological/mental health difficulties and learning disabilities.
Desirable
- An understanding of Clinical Psychology and its applications.
Experience
Essential
- Contact with people with learning disabilities.
Desirable
- Experience of paid work with adults with learning disabilities.
- Experience in conducting research projects or service related audit.
- To have worked as part of a team within a statutory or voluntary care setting.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to undertake psychologically informed research projects under supervision.
- Experience using computers for databases or data-analysis.
- Ability to work with people from different backgrounds and of different ages.
- Good communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work across a number of different settings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology.
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
Knowledge
Essential
- A good knowledge of lifespan psychology applied to health care.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with psychological/mental health difficulties and learning disabilities.
Desirable
- An understanding of Clinical Psychology and its applications.
Experience
Essential
- Contact with people with learning disabilities.
Desirable
- Experience of paid work with adults with learning disabilities.
- Experience in conducting research projects or service related audit.
- To have worked as part of a team within a statutory or voluntary care setting.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to undertake psychologically informed research projects under supervision.
- Experience using computers for databases or data-analysis.
- Ability to work with people from different backgrounds and of different ages.
- Good communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work across a number of different settings.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Mount
253 Whalley Road
Accrington
BB5 5DE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Mount
253 Whalley Road
Accrington
BB5 5DE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Student Health Visitor
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 16 day(s) ago
Reference: 2415991
Job summary
Student Health Visitor - Commencing Jan 2027
Student Health Visitors positions x 1 full time (37.5 hours / week over 1 year), we may consider a part-time offer (18.5 hours/week over 2 years)
Commencing January 2027 with Oxford Brooks University. The Student Health Visitor course is delivered online and includes a clinical, in person placement for the duration of the course. The combined course and placement takes place 50% online from home, and 50% in person in the community.
Please note that your clinical placement base can be anywhere in West Sussex and Brighton and Hove, however, we do take into consideration where you live and any caring responsibilities.
Health Visitors lead the Healthy Child Programme (0-5) inBrighton and Hove and West Sussex.
Are you anNMC registered nurse(child, adult, mental health or learning disability) or anNMC registered midwifeinterested in a career in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing - Health Visiting?
Health Visitors work with children aged between 0 and 5 to provide key public health messages to all families; to identify and assess health or development needs and then offer targeted support where it is most needed, with the aim that every child has the best possible start to life. Health Visitors have contact with families in homes, community venues and virtually from the antenatal period up to school entry.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
As a student, and an adult learner you are required to be self-motivated, enthusiastic, resilient and dedicated to the role. You will have a passion for public health and improving outcomes for children in West Sussex and Brighton & Hove through progressive universalism and early intervention. We are looking for a solution-focused nurse or midwife that is able to demonstrate an understanding of holistic assessment, and the wider determinants of health and capacity building. You will need to have excellent communication skills and some experience of working collaboratively with other agencies.
This is not just a set of letters but the pathway to a varied, worthwhile and rewarding career
About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.
Why work for us?o Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trusto Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast
Our values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do.
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum/pro rata
Contract
Training
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
150-KB3041-CC
Job locations
Horsham Hospital (or various other bases in West Sussex and Brighton & Hove)
Hurst Road
Horsham
RH12 2DR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to demonstrate:
- An understanding of the Healthy Child Programme and service delivery model
- A keen interest in public health, high impact areas and wider determinants of health
- Excellent communication and assessment skills
- Motivation, commitment to learning and ability to link theory to practice
- Leadership skills, self-awareness and ability to reflect on practice
- That you meet the university criteria for applying for the course:
Public Health Practice (SCPHN) (Health Visiting) MSc masters course Oxford Brooks University PGDip in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting) at Oxford Brookes University
We will offer you:
- A dedicated Practice Supervisor, Practice Assessor and Academic Assessor for the duration of the course
- A high level of support with regular meetings and opportunities to discuss your progress and learning needs
- Support from the wider Practice Educator team
- A trust that offers a wide range of support and benefits for its staff including; a Diversity & Inclusion Team, a Disability and Wellbeing Network, and a new Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Service
Please use your application and supporting information to
- Demonstrate how you meet the person specification for this role.
If you would like more information please email us at:
For academic queries please contact: Jennifer Kirman at [email protected] Course Lead for Health Visiting at Oxford Brooks
Successful candidates will also need to apply to the University separately and meet the academic entry requirements for the course at level 7.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Active registration as a qualified Nurse on part 1 of the NMC register, or an NMC registered midwife. Or due to qualify as a registered nurse or midwife by October 2026
- Able to meet University requirements for level 7 SCPHN degree course
- Evidence of previous academic study to support your application
- Understand level of commitment required, and able to undertake the course, combining advanced level professional practice with academic studies
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working without direct supervision and managing own workload
- Evidence of working effectively in a team
- Experience of working with Clients and their Families
Desirable
- Evidence of working within the community
- Experience of multi-agency working
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding the role of the SCPHN and HCP
- A good understanding of the public health agenda and recent policy developments
- Current knowledge of safeguarding issues
- Understanding of the range of health needs and lifestyle of different client groups
- Ability to demonstrate evidence-based practice and use of research
- Ability to demonstrate excellent communication and assessment skills
- Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
- Confident in use of IT including Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Other
Essential
- Full driving license with no restrictions to drive and access to a car - unless exempt under the Equality Act 2010
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 seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer nameSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Horsham Hospital
Hurst Road
Horsham
RH12 2DR
Employer's website
https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Don't miss out on an incredible opportunity, apply now.
Closing date for external applicants is Sunday 18th of October
Interviews will be held face to face on Thursday 29th October.
Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to demonstrate: An understanding of the Healthy Child Programme and service delivery model A keen interest in public health, high impact areas and wider determinants of health Excellent communication and assessment skills Motivation, commitment to learning and ability to link theory to practice Leadership skills, self-awareness and ability to reflect on practice That you meet the university criteria for applying for the course: Public Health Practice (SCPHN) (Health Visiting) MSc masters course Oxford Brooks University PGDip in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting) at Oxford Brookes University We will offer you: A dedicated Practice Supervisor, Practice Assessor and Academic Assessor for the duration of the course A high level of support with regular meetings and opportunities to discuss your progress and learning needs Support from the wider Practice Educator team A trust that offers a wide range of support and benefits for its staff including; a Diversity & Inclusion Team, a Disability and Wellbeing Network, and a new Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Service Please use your application and supporting information to Demonstrate how you meet the person specification for this role. If you would like more information please email us at: [email protected] For academic queries please contact: Jennifer Kirman at [email protected] Course Lead for Health Visiting at Oxford Brooks Successful candidates will also need to apply to the University separately and meet the academic entry requirements for the course at level 7. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Active registration as a qualified Nurse on part 1 of the NMC register, or an NMC registered midwife. Or due to qualify as a registered nurse or midwife by October 2026 Able to meet University requirements for level 7 SCPHN degree course Evidence of previous academic study to support your application Understand level of commitment required, and able to undertake the course, combining advanced level professional practice with academic studies Experience Essential Evidence of working without direct supervision and managing own workload Evidence of working effectively in a team Experience of working with Clients and their Families Desirable Evidence of working within the community Experience of multi-agency working Skills and Knowledge Essential Understanding the role of the SCPHN and HCP A good understanding of the public health agenda and recent policy developments Current knowledge of safeguarding issues Understanding of the range of health needs and lifestyle of different client groups Ability to demonstrate evidence-based practice and use of research Ability to demonstrate excellent communication and assessment skills Ability to demonstrate leadership skills Confident in use of IT including Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Other Essential Full driving license with no restrictions to drive and access to a car - unless exempt under the Equality Act 2010 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 seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer nameSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Address Horsham Hospital Hurst Road Horsham RH12 2DR Employer's website https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab) Don't miss out on an incredible opportunity, apply now. Closing date for external applicants is Sunday 18th of October Interviews will be held face to face on Thursday 29th October.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Active registration as a qualified Nurse on part 1 of the NMC register, or an NMC registered midwife.
- Able to meet University requirements for level 7 SCPHN degree course
- Evidence of previous academic study to support your application
- Understand level of commitment required, and able to undertake the course, combining advanced level professional practice with academic studies
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working without direct supervision and managing own workload
- Evidence of working effectively in a team
- Experience of working with Clients and their Families
Desirable
- Evidence of working within the community
- Experience of multi-agency working
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding the role of the SCPHN and HCP
- A good understanding of the public health agenda and recent policy developments
- Current knowledge of safeguarding issues
- Understanding of the range of health needs and lifestyle of different client groups
- Ability to demonstrate evidence-based practice and use of research
- Ability to demonstrate excellent communication and assessment skills
- Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
- Confident in use of IT including Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Other
Essential
- Full driving license with no restrictions to drive - unless exempt under the Equality Act 2010
- Access to a car for work
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Active registration as a qualified Nurse on part 1 of the NMC register, or an NMC registered midwife. Able to meet University requirements for level 7 SCPHN degree course Evidence of previous academic study to support your application Understand level of commitment required, and able to undertake the course, combining advanced level professional practice with academic studies Experience Essential Evidence of working without direct supervision and managing own workload Evidence of working effectively in a team Experience of working with Clients and their Families Desirable Evidence of working within the community Experience of multi-agency working Skills and Knowledge Essential Understanding the role of the SCPHN and HCP A good understanding of the public health agenda and recent policy developments Current knowledge of safeguarding issues Understanding of the range of health needs and lifestyle of different client groups Ability to demonstrate evidence-based practice and use of research Ability to demonstrate excellent communication and assessment skills Ability to demonstrate leadership skills Confident in use of IT including Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Other Essential Full driving license with no restrictions to drive - unless exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Access to a car for work
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Horsham Hospital (or various other bases in West Sussex and Brighton & Hove)
Hurst Road
Horsham
RH12 2DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Horsham Hospital (or various other bases in West Sussex and Brighton & Hove)
Hurst Road
Horsham
RH12 2DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Specialist Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 16 day(s) ago
Reference: 2415990
Job summary
The Children's SLT teams work in close partnership with parent representative groups, and key stakeholders in education and social care across Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin Local Authorities to monitor and improve the service through co-production.
The teams are committed to ensuring staff have the skills and time to feel proud of the work that we do. At Band 6 there are options and opportunities to deliver care and support, and to develop your skills across our specialist pathways. The focus for this role is to provide care acrossacross universal, targeted and specific waves of intervention to children and young people in early years, mainstream and specialist schools with speech, language and communication needs. If you have interests in specific areas of children's SLT please talk with us about those at interview.
The SLT team actively seek to develop everyone's interest and participation in audit, service improvement and research.
We will actively support you to develop your skills and your career during this fixed term contract and encourage you to consider a longer term career with us as opportunities emerge through the SEND reforms in 2026/27.
Main duties of the job
- To undertake comprehensive autonomous speech, language and communication assessment for children and young people, including those with complex presentations, using investigative and analytical skills.
- To analyse and interpret clinical and non-clinical information to form an accurate profile of strengths, difficulties and needs, diagnoses and prognoses in a wide range of complex conditions.
- To develop care plans in partnership with children and young people, parents and others in children's lives.
- To deliver care and support at a highly specialist level.
- To develop your knowledge, skills and clinical networks in your chosen specialist area respondingto available evidence and being involved in audit, service improvement and research.
About us
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.
Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.
The Children's SLT team work closely within Children's Therapy Services with the Child Development Centres and Community Paediatrics, and also provide in reaching services to the local acute wards
There are strong relationships across the Children's and Families service delivery group with all teams.
Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum/pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
825-8005477-OPS
Job locations
Stepping Stones
Brunel Road
Malinslee Telford
TF3 2BF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Holds recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent.
- Holds Health Professions Council licence to practice as a Speech and Language Therapist.
- Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
- Evidence of completion of relevant short course and continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience at post-graduate level with a range of speech, language communication difficulties in children including stammering.
- Significant experience of working with children and young people with complex communication needs.
- Experience at post-graduate level of working in multidisciplinary teams to assess the needs of children and families.
- Experience at post-graduate level of using a range of assessments and assessment processes.
- Experience at post-graduate level of delivering and evaluating relevant training and coaching programmes.
- Experience of data gathering methodology and participation in clinical audit.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant speech, language, communication assessments, interventions and techniques and how to evaluate their relevance and effectiveness.
- Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to Children's Speech and Language Therapy and to Children and Young People's Education.
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and their implementation in practice.
- Knowledge of nationally recognised training and coaching packages of care for parents and other professionals working with children with SLCN.
- An ongoing awareness of recent developments in practice and research including National guidance.
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk management and their implications for the service.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for a wide audience of children and adults.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Holds recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent.
- Holds Health Professions Council licence to practice as a Speech and Language Therapist.
- Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
- Evidence of completion of relevant short course and continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience at post-graduate level with a range of speech, language communication difficulties in children including stammering.
- Significant experience of working with children and young people with complex communication needs.
- Experience at post-graduate level of working in multidisciplinary teams to assess the needs of children and families.
- Experience at post-graduate level of using a range of assessments and assessment processes.
- Experience at post-graduate level of delivering and evaluating relevant training and coaching programmes.
- Experience of data gathering methodology and participation in clinical audit.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant speech, language, communication assessments, interventions and techniques and how to evaluate their relevance and effectiveness.
- Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to Children's Speech and Language Therapy and to Children and Young People's Education.
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and their implementation in practice.
- Knowledge of nationally recognised training and coaching packages of care for parents and other professionals working with children with SLCN.
- An ongoing awareness of recent developments in practice and research including National guidance.
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk management and their implications for the service.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for a wide audience of children and adults.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
Address
Stepping Stones
Brunel Road
Malinslee Telford
TF3 2BF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
Address
Stepping Stones
Brunel Road
Malinslee Telford
TF3 2BF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 16 day(s) ago
Reference: 2415989
Job summary
Are you a qualified Dental Nurse?
Do you want to develop your specialist skills within dental nursing, working in our secondary and tertiary care services?
Support patient groups that will not be seen in primary care?
Would you like to work in a supportive team with developmental and career progression opportunities?
We have two positions available to cover maternity leave, one for 14 months and the other for 16 months.
Bristol Dental Hospital is a Centre of Excellence providing routine and specialist clinical dental services for the South-West. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and investing in the development of our staff, we are seeking dedicated and skilled Band 4 Dental Nurses to join our Dental Nursing Team.
We have opportunities available within Child Dental Health department.
You will be part of the dental nurse service, providing a high standard of care, demonstrating strong clinical dental nursing skills whilst being apart of a hard working and motivated team. You will continue to develop your skills by providing close support to clinical staff, and mentor the student dental nurses during their placements.
Candidates must hold a recognised Dental Nurse Qualification or awaiting results and GDC registration.
Main duties of the job
As a Dental Nurse at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality dental care to our patients. Working closely with our dental professionals, you will ensure the smooth operation of our clinics and contribute to our commitment to improving oral health in the community. This will involve, but not limited to:
- Monitor and maintain a high standard of cleanliness and infection control in line with current codes of practice and trust policy.
- Provide four handed dentistry throughout the patient's treatment, anticipating the clinicians needs and any possible complications which may arise including assisting the management of medical and dental emergencies.
- To provide clinical support and advice for the dental team.
- To identify each patient's medical, dental, and personal needs within a wide range of treatments and procedures before, during and after the patient is discharged from clinic.
- Advise triage and prioritise dental emergency patients to ensure they receive the most appropriate care in a timely way.
About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (BFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. (BFT) has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. (BFT) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum or pro rata for part time
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
14 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
387-S3880-GB
Job locations
Bristol Dental Hospital
Lower Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS1 2LY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Please note that within this role you will be required to work across all of the departments specialities, this will also include supporting with theatre list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Please note that within this role you will be required to work across all of the departments specialities, this will also include supporting with theatre list.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- National certificate in Dental Nursing or NVQ level 3 Dental Nursing qualification
- Valid GDC registration
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in Conscious Sedation, Special Care Dentistry, Oral Health Education, Dental Radiography, Implantology or Orthodontics
- Completion of enhanced dental nurse courses such as fluoride application
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work effectively with others as part of a team
- Ability to work under instruction and show initiative by prioritising and organising workload
- Competent in operating a computer
- Good communication skills
- Ability to carry out routine/repetitive activities
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Dexterity - ability to handle/manoeuvre equipment/instruments across a wide range of sizes, weights and environments
- Manual handling - ability to manoeuvre trolleys and instrumentation boxes in line with trust policy
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of a range of dental nursing work procedures and practices
Desirable
- Experience of assisting with a diverse range of patients
- Experience of a variety of settings i.e., hospital, community clinic, NHS/Private Practice
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills at all levels
- Enthusiastic, highly motivated, and able to inspire others
- Ability to manage self and exhibit skills, including self-awareness, self-management, and drive for improvement
- Analytical
- Personal resilience
- Flexibility e.g. changing rota duties
- Able to use own initiative
- Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Team Player
- Innovative
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- National certificate in Dental Nursing or NVQ level 3 Dental Nursing qualification
- Valid GDC registration
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in Conscious Sedation, Special Care Dentistry, Oral Health Education, Dental Radiography, Implantology or Orthodontics
- Completion of enhanced dental nurse courses such as fluoride application
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work effectively with others as part of a team
- Ability to work under instruction and show initiative by prioritising and organising workload
- Competent in operating a computer
- Good communication skills
- Ability to carry out routine/repetitive activities
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Dexterity - ability to handle/manoeuvre equipment/instruments across a wide range of sizes, weights and environments
- Manual handling - ability to manoeuvre trolleys and instrumentation boxes in line with trust policy
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of a range of dental nursing work procedures and practices
Desirable
- Experience of assisting with a diverse range of patients
- Experience of a variety of settings i.e., hospital, community clinic, NHS/Private Practice
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills at all levels
- Enthusiastic, highly motivated, and able to inspire others
- Ability to manage self and exhibit skills, including self-awareness, self-management, and drive for improvement
- Analytical
- Personal resilience
- Flexibility e.g. changing rota duties
- Able to use own initiative
- Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Team Player
- Innovative
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
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bristol Dental Hospital
Lower Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS1 2LY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bristol Dental Hospital
Lower Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS1 2LY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Lymphoedema Nurse
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 16 day(s) ago
Reference: 2415988
Job summary
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive experienced nurse to provide active care and treatment for people who develop lymphoedema as a result of their cancer treatment.
You will hold a 1st degree in nursing and have or commit to undertaking a qualification in lymphoedema management.
You will be an advocate for adopting an enabling approach and be well versed in the principles of self arrangement to support patients to live well with lymphoedema.
The post will be based at Keech Hospice, Great Bramingham Lane, Luton,LU3 3NT.
Point of contact for any further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact:
Sue Plummer,Interim Project Lead for Cancer, EOL and Palliative Care
Acting Deputy Head of Nursing Cancer and Palliative Care
Mobile 07976416757
Main duties of the job
To assess and treat patients with Secondary Lymphoedema due to cancer or it's treatment, who may have complex and/or chronic presentations. The Lymphoedema Service is predominantly clinic-based but also includes in-patient ward cover within time constraints set by previously arranged appointments with the patients attending the clinic.
To apply developed assessment, analytical and clinical reasoning skills in evaluating the patients' condition and in progressing and executing appropriate treatment plans and maintaining records.
To apply practical therapeutic skills in Manual Lymphatic drainage and Complex Decongestion Therapy, as taught by a British Lymphology Society approved body; to fit support hosiery
To represent the Lymphoedema Service, giving specialised advice to M.D.T. members when required
To participate in the efficient running of the Lymphoedema Service
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job
Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
418-CAN27784-EH-A
Job locations
Luton and Dunstable
Lewsey road
Luton
LU4 0DZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilites
To provide appropriate treatment to patients Secondary Lymphoedema due to cancer or its treatment, referred by members of the M.D.T to the Lymphoedema Clinic
To maintain links with other Lymphoedema Services and to attend regional meetings of the British Lymphology Society
To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time
To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management and that of more junior staff
To undertake the comprehensive specialist assessment of patients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills
To formulate an appropriate, individual management and/or treatment programme, using clinical reasoning skills, setting objectives, timed goals and ensuring treatment progression with a variety of manual and treatment techniques
To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to patients, relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of the Lymphoedema Service and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
To be prepared to contribute to the development of the service.
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties, as an autonomous practitioner.
To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work, including the management of patients in your care.
To assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain consent and work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment.
To evaluate patient progress, re-assessing and altering treatment programmes as appropriate.
To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload.
To be responsible for the provision and ordering of appropriate equipment to meet the patients functional needs.
To be responsible for the safe and competent use of appropriate equipment, gym equipment and patient appliances and aids.
To communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information to patients, carers and members of the MDT, overcoming barriers to communication such as e.g. aphasia, language difficulties, or deafness.
Professional ResponsibilitiesTo keep up to date with relevant developments within the field of Lymphoedema, disseminating information and ensuring that practice is based on the best available evidence
To be a resource for advice to colleagues working in other clinical areas
To comply with the NMC & BLS guidelines for professional practice
To comply with national and local policies and procedures.
To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and carers and contribute to the provision of a service that is sensitive to these needs.
To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence based practice, audit and outcome measures, either individually or with more senior therapists.
To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practise through CPD activities, maintaining a portfolio to reflect this.
To be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at, and participation in, in-service training programmes, tutorials, individual training sessions, external courses and peer review. This may be inter- or intra-professionally.To undertake as directed the collection of data for use in service audit. To be involved with research into specific areas of practice and service delivery as part of MDT audit and departmental research activities.
Clinical Governance
To be responsible and accountable for ensuring that all staff under your direction comply with Trust Infection Control policies and clinical guidelines.
To participate in audit / research projects relevant to Lymphoedema and / or multidisciplinary services, supporting the dissemination of findings at a local level.
To demonstrate understanding and application of national guidelines and legislation relating to Health & Social Care and your clinical area, and their impact on service provision.
To demonstrate skills in critical analysis of research and evidence and share/apply the findings.
To participate in the development and review of standards, policies and procedures.
Organisational
To ensure that your own practice and that of staff under your supervision meet the required professional and Trust standards of practice.
To be responsible for the safe and competent use of equipment by patients and by junior and student therapists, through teaching, training and supervision of practice.
To comply with all Trust and departmental policies
CommunicationTo communicate effectively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, about patient issues, in order to facilitate a team approach to patient care; writing to General Practitioners etc
To communicate effectively with patients and carers in order to maximise therapeutic outcomes, and to ensure understanding of the condition. Communication skills in persuasion, motivation and explanation will be used. Barriers to effective communication will occasionally be encountered e.g. hearing loss
To assess capacity, gain consent and have ability to work within a legal framework and to support other staff to do likewise.
To liaise with other professionals, requesting investigations to assist with diagnosis.
To establish effective communication with patients and carers to gain their active participation in the development and progress of the Therapy treatment plan, including setting of realistic goals
To ensure that required activity data is recorded and that relevant personal and departmental records are maintained.
Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Responsibilites To provide appropriate treatment to patients Secondary Lymphoedema due to cancer or its treatment, referred by members of the M.D.T to the Lymphoedema Clinic To maintain links with other Lymphoedema Services and to attend regional meetings of the British Lymphology Society To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management and that of more junior staff To undertake the comprehensive specialist assessment of patients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills To formulate an appropriate, individual management and/or treatment programme, using clinical reasoning skills, setting objectives, timed goals and ensuring treatment progression with a variety of manual and treatment techniques To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to patients, relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of the Lymphoedema Service and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care. To be prepared to contribute to the development of the service. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties, as an autonomous practitioner. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work, including the management of patients in your care. To assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain consent and work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment. To evaluate patient progress, re-assessing and altering treatment programmes as appropriate. To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload. To be responsible for the provision and ordering of appropriate equipment to meet the patients functional needs. To be responsible for the safe and competent use of appropriate equipment, gym equipment and patient appliances and aids. To communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information to patients, carers and members of the MDT, overcoming barriers to communication such as e.g. aphasia, language difficulties, or deafness. Professional ResponsibilitiesTo keep up to date with relevant developments within the field of Lymphoedema, disseminating information and ensuring that practice is based on the best available evidence To be a resource for advice to colleagues working in other clinical areas To comply with the NMC & BLS guidelines for professional practice To comply with national and local policies and procedures. To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and carers and contribute to the provision of a service that is sensitive to these needs. To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence based practice, audit and outcome measures, either individually or with more senior therapists. To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practise through CPD activities, maintaining a portfolio to reflect this. To be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at, and participation in, in-service training programmes, tutorials, individual training sessions, external courses and peer review. This may be inter- or intra-professionally.To undertake as directed the collection of data for use in service audit. To be involved with research into specific areas of practice and service delivery as part of MDT audit and departmental research activities. Clinical Governance To be responsible and accountable for ensuring that all staff under your direction comply with Trust Infection Control policies and clinical guidelines. To participate in audit / research projects relevant to Lymphoedema and / or multidisciplinary services, supporting the dissemination of findings at a local level. To demonstrate understanding and application of national guidelines and legislation relating to Health & Social Care and your clinical area, and their impact on service provision. To demonstrate skills in critical analysis of research and evidence and share/apply the findings. To participate in the development and review of standards, policies and procedures. Organisational To ensure that your own practice and that of staff under your supervision meet the required professional and Trust standards of practice. To be responsible for the safe and competent use of equipment by patients and by junior and student therapists, through teaching, training and supervision of practice. To comply with all Trust and departmental policies CommunicationTo communicate effectively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, about patient issues, in order to facilitate a team approach to patient care; writing to General Practitioners etc To communicate effectively with patients and carers in order to maximise therapeutic outcomes, and to ensure understanding of the condition. Communication skills in persuasion, motivation and explanation will be used. Barriers to effective communication will occasionally be encountered e.g. hearing loss To assess capacity, gain consent and have ability to work within a legal framework and to support other staff to do likewise. To liaise with other professionals, requesting investigations to assist with diagnosis. To establish effective communication with patients and carers to gain their active participation in the development and progress of the Therapy treatment plan, including setting of realistic goals To ensure that required activity data is recorded and that relevant personal and departmental records are maintained.
Person Specification
application and interview
Essential
- RGN 3 years post reg
- oQualified to Degree level or equivalent - willing to do post graduate courses / training
- oEvidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Advanced course in lymphoedema management
- Post graduate modules (e.g. Masters level or equivalent) relevant to cancer care, or vascular care, leadership, service improvement
- Minimum of 1 year post registration experience in or linked to this speciality
interview
Essential
- oExperience of recent effective team working
- oExperience of undertaking clinical audit and/or research in clinical practice
Desirable
- oParticipation in service development and change management
interview
Essential
- oExperience of applying the principles of Clinical Governance within Practice
interview
Essential
- oExperience of undertaking clinical audit and/or research in clinical practice
Desirable
- oFacilitating training and education
Person Specification application and interview Essential RGN 3 years post reg oQualified to Degree level or equivalent - willing to do post graduate courses / training oEvidence of continuing professional development Desirable Advanced course in lymphoedema management Post graduate modules (e.g. Masters level or equivalent) relevant to cancer care, or vascular care, leadership, service improvement Minimum of 1 year post registration experience in or linked to this speciality interview Essential oExperience of recent effective team working oExperience of undertaking clinical audit and/or research in clinical practice Desirable oParticipation in service development and change management interview Essential oExperience of applying the principles of Clinical Governance within Practice interview Essential oExperience of undertaking clinical audit and/or research in clinical practice Desirable oFacilitating training and education
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Luton and Dunstable
Lewsey road
Luton
LU4 0DZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Luton and Dunstable
Lewsey road
Luton
LU4 0DZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)
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MSK Clinician (Physiotherapy Outpatients)
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 16 day(s) ago
Reference: 2415987
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and skilled MSK clinician to join our existing MSK Outpatient department in Fareham. The team form part of a larger MSK service which takes pride in delivering high quality care and rehabilitation to the residents of Hampshire and the IoW.
The MSK team is committed to continued professional development & promote evidence-based practise to ensure a high standard of care throughout the service. As a valued team member, you will have opportunities to develop your four pillars of practice, working alongside specialists and exercise rehab instructors and benefitting from an extensive professional development programme including regular clinical supervision and band 5 training sessions, CPD funding through our ACE academy, & support towards progressing in your career.
Those interviewed previously for a B5 role with HIOWH need not apply.
Main duties of the job
1.Undertakes a musculoskeletal assessment of patients and from this formulates a diagnosis and treatment plan which is carried out as an autonomous practitioner.
2.Develop a role in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of rehabilitation assistants, students and other members of the multi disciplinary team as required.
3.Participates in evidence based projects, assists in implementing changes within designated team/area and setting and monitoring standards of practice.
4.There may be a requirement to work in other areas of the trust if the service requires it.
Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive high volumes of applications.
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
Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
348-CSS-12715
Job locations
Fareham Community Hospital
Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green
Fareham
Hampshire
SO31 7DQ
United Kingdom
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.
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 or equivalent in physiotherapy
- HCPC or equivalent registration
- Evidence of CPD in musculoskeletal physiotherapy in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio
Desirable
- Postgraduate education/courses in musculoskeletal therapy
- CSP membership
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology underlying musculoskeletal injuries
- Understands the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Basic understanding of computers and their applications
- Clinical reasoning skills in musculoskeletal therapy
- Research skills
- Verbal & written skills
- Able to present information in a clear and logical manner
- Organisational skills including prioritisation and delegation
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety to meet the differing needs of patients
- Ability to be self-motivated to focus day to day within a busy o/p dept
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability to respond appropriately to an unpredictable environment
Desirable
- Experience of service developments
- Experience of Clinical Governance Including quality, audit and risk management
- Experience of the research process
- Experience of working with patients in group settings
- Knowledge of quality improvement methodology
- Good Presentation Skills
- Driver with clean driving licence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy
- HCPC or equivalent registration
- Evidence of CPD in musculoskeletal physiotherapy in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio
Desirable
- Postgraduate education/courses in musculoskeletal therapy
- CSP membership
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology underlying musculoskeletal injuries
- Understands the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Basic understanding of computers and their applications
- Clinical reasoning skills in musculoskeletal therapy
- Research skills
- Verbal & written skills
- Able to present information in a clear and logical manner
- Organisational skills including prioritisation and delegation
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety to meet the differing needs of patients
- Ability to be self-motivated to focus day to day within a busy o/p dept
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability to respond appropriately to an unpredictable environment
Desirable
- Experience of service developments
- Experience of Clinical Governance Including quality, audit and risk management
- Experience of the research process
- Experience of working with patients in group settings
- Knowledge of quality improvement methodology
- Good Presentation Skills
- Driver with clean driving licence
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
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Fareham Community Hospital
Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green
Fareham
Hampshire
SO31 7DQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Fareham Community Hospital
Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green
Fareham
Hampshire
SO31 7DQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 16 day(s) ago
Reference: 2415986
Job summary
Staff Nurse (Band 5) -Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC) and Weston General Hospital
TheBristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC)is the regional specialist centre forOncology, Haematology and Palliative Carein theSouth West. We are delighted to offerBand 5 Staff Nurse opportunities acrossourclinical areas. Our inpatient wards and Chemotherapy Day Unitprovidean excellent platform to specialise, broadenexperienceand develop a rewarding nursing career in cancer care.
We would love to hear fromnewly qualified nurses and experienced Band 5's, we have roles to suit all levels of experience and aspiration. At application or interview, you will be able tostatea preferred clinical area, while alsobenefitingfromopportunities to work across services, with different staff groups,and rotateas part of your development.
Please watch the below video to learn more about BHOC and what this exemplary centre can offer:
https://vimeo.com/uhbwmi/download/1063262273/0612f6a42d
Main duties of the job
We are able to offer positions within the following area's:
?Ward D603 - Specialist Haematology and Oncology Inpatient Ward and Teenage and Young Adult Inpatient Ward (D601).
?Ward D703 - Combined Haematology and Stem Cell Transplant Ward.
? D502 - Chemotherapy Day Unit (Hospital & Community Satellites).
?Weston Oncology and Haematology Day Unit
Working Across Services
We can offer youa supportive package ofopportunities for development:
- Experience across inpatient, ambulatory, emergency careandday casesettings
- Development ofskills specific to Haematology and oncology along with a wide range of highly transferable clinical skills relevant to any onwards career progression
- Exposure to the full cancer pathway, from acute presentation to treatment deliveryto end of life
- Clear progression routesand support to developintospecialist, clinical research or senior nursingand advanced practice roles
About us
WhatWe'reLooking For
- NMCregistered Nurse (or due to qualify)
- Commitment to delivering outstanding, compassionate care
- Dedication to patientexperienceand safety standards
- Passion forteamworkandgreat communicationskills
- Enthusiasm for learning,professional development,and sharing ideas
- Interest in specialising within haematology and oncology services
- Commitment to excellence!
What We Offer
- Structuredpreceptorship supportfor newly qualified nurses
- Ongoingtraining and clinical development
- Friendly, supportive teams with strong leadership
- Opportunities forrotation,mentorshipandsupportedcareer progressionwithin BHOCandwiderservices at Weston
- Flexible working options, includingfull-time,part-timeand secondment opportunities
- NHS pension and staff benefits
Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
387-SPS6479-GB
Job locations
Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre
22 Horfield Road
Bristol
BS2 8ED
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please refer to the job description attached to this vacancy.
Please reach out for more information:
[email protected] - Director of Nursing
[email protected] - Deputy Director of Nursing
[email protected] - Inpatient Matron
[email protected] - Outpatient/day unit Matron.
Job description Job responsibilities For more information please refer to the job description attached to this vacancy. Please reach out for more information: [email protected] - Director of Nursing [email protected] - Deputy Director of Nursing [email protected] - Inpatient Matron [email protected] - Outpatient/day unit Matron.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Appropriate post registration experience in Haematology or Oncology nursing
- Appropriate proven leadership and management experience
- Experience as preceptor/mentor
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking research or audit projects
- Evidence of commitment to research based practice or evidence of project work undertaken
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Organisation and management skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Ability to perform clinical activities specific to cancer care
- Competency in medication administration including intravenous medication
- Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient
- Interpersonal skills - Calm - Supportive - Motivated - Professional
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Awareness of audit & research
- Act as a role model and as a mentor/assessor
- Flexible working practices for 24 hour service
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Nursing degree and current NMC registration
- Experience in teaching, assessing and mentoring
- Interest in clinical area
Desirable
- Relevant accredited post registration qualification
Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Appropriate post registration experience in Haematology or Oncology nursing Appropriate proven leadership and management experience Experience as preceptor/mentor Desirable Experience of undertaking research or audit projects Evidence of commitment to research based practice or evidence of project work undertaken Skills and Abilities Essential Organisation and management skills Ability to work effectively under pressure Ability to perform clinical activities specific to cancer care Competency in medication administration including intravenous medication Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient Interpersonal skills - Calm - Supportive - Motivated - Professional Able to prioritise and meet deadlines Able to manage difficult situations Awareness of audit & research Act as a role model and as a mentor/assessor Flexible working practices for 24 hour service Education and qualifications Essential Nursing degree and current NMC registration Experience in teaching, assessing and mentoring Interest in clinical area Desirable Relevant accredited post registration qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre
22 Horfield Road
Bristol
BS2 8ED
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre
22 Horfield Road
Bristol
BS2 8ED
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Community Nurse
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 16 day(s) ago
Reference: 2415985
Job summary
The Coastal Community Nursing team are excited to advertise this opportunity within our friendly and supportive team based at Heacham House.
The aim of our service is to provide evidence-based, outstanding nursing care to housebound patients in their usual place of residence. Our patient caseload includes people managing a variety of complex health conditions, and we aim to empower our patients to manage their health and prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
We are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking registered nurse with communication, leadership, and organisational skills, which also includes supporting more junior members of staff with their own practice and development.
We can offer in role training and development with a well-established team. The skill set for this role may not be part of your current portfolio, however we can offer support and leadership, and are keen to discuss the role with interested candidates.
Main duties of the job
To contribute in the delivery of high standards of health care to patients within their own homes, care homes, the travelling community and in clinics, by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating packages of care.
To facilitate/support newly Qualified Nurses in their Preceptorship year.
About us
Please be aware that East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust will never ask applicants to pay fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including job applications, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. All recruitment communications and job applications should only be made through our official careers website and published contact details.
If you receive a suspicious job offer or recruitment-related communication, do not make any payments, share personal information, or provide identity documents. We encourage you to report the matter to your local police or relevant law enforcement agency. Any concerns relating to potential recruitment fraud should also be reported to our Local Counter Fraud Specialist (LCFS) as soon as possible.
Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
839-8352623-RB
Job locations
Heacham Nurses Base
26 Staithe Road
Heacham
PE31 7EE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assess, prescribe and deliver care packages for patients, for example with long term conditions, palliative care and rehabilitation needs, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible.
To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital
To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital
To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users.
A full Job Description/Person Specification can be found in the attached document.
Job description Job responsibilities To assess, prescribe and deliver care packages for patients, for example with long term conditions, palliative care and rehabilitation needs, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible. To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users. A full Job Description/Person Specification can be found in the attached document.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Must hold a full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or 1st level degree
- RN Qualification
- Current NMC registration
- ENB 998/mentorship preparation or equivalent
- For Preceptorship posts only: Mentorship qualification is essential for the post, but not essential at interview, however should be undertaken within the first year of employment
Desirable
- Leg Ulcer Management
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a clinical setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Highly motivated
- Able to provide high standards of care
- Good observational & reporting skills
- Concentrate when undertaking patient care & inputting data/patient records
- Good time management skills
- Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
- Have basic IT and standard keyboard skills.
- Able to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments
- Able to manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6 kg
- Able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
Desirable
- Knowledge of Palliative care
- Knowledge of Long term conditions
- Knowledge of Diabetes management
- Be aware of Assistive Technology
Communication
Essential
- Tact & Diplomacy
- Empathy & Sensitivity
- Able to communicate effectively using the English language in both verbal and written forms
- Able to adapt communication styles to suit different situations.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- A team player
- Ability to use own initiative
- Good interpersonal skills
Personal Attributes/ Behaviours
Essential
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.
Person Specification Other Essential Must hold a full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle Qualifications Essential Diploma or 1st level degree RN Qualification Current NMC registration ENB 998/mentorship preparation or equivalent For Preceptorship posts only: Mentorship qualification is essential for the post, but not essential at interview, however should be undertaken within the first year of employment Desirable Leg Ulcer Management Experience Essential Experience of working within a clinical setting Desirable Experience of working in a community setting Skills, Abilities and Knowledge Essential Highly motivated Able to provide high standards of care Good observational & reporting skills Concentrate when undertaking patient care & inputting data/patient records Good time management skills Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs Have basic IT and standard keyboard skills. Able to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments Able to manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6 kg Able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids Desirable Knowledge of Palliative care Knowledge of Long term conditions Knowledge of Diabetes management Be aware of Assistive Technology Communication Essential Tact & Diplomacy Empathy & Sensitivity Able to communicate effectively using the English language in both verbal and written forms Able to adapt communication styles to suit different situations. Personal and People Development Essential Ability to manage stressful situations A team player Ability to use own initiative Good interpersonal skills Personal Attributes/ Behaviours Essential Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.
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
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Heacham Nurses Base
26 Staithe Road
Heacham
PE31 7EE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Heacham Nurses Base
26 Staithe Road
Heacham
PE31 7EE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Healthcare Support Worker
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 16 day(s) ago
Reference: 2415984
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time 2 days per week (15.0 hours per week) band 3 radiotherapy / health care assistant to come and join our friendly team here in the Radiotherapy Department, based at the Worcestershire Oncology Department at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.
We are looking for a patient focused assistant with excellent communication skills.
The successful post holder will be working alongside radiographers, consultants and another health care assistant to ensure the smooth running of the oncology clinics held within the Worcestershire Oncology Department, as well as carrying out general clinical duties as required by the radiotherapy department such as escorting patients to/from clinic, you will also be required to take blood samples, carry out simple dressings as well as some administration duties.
You will be required to work Monday and Tuesday with some bank holiday working required. The hours you will be required to work will be dependent on the working hours of the department and will vary between of 8.00am until 6.00pm.
Main duties of the job
The Health Care Support Worker is a member of the Radiotherapy team who implements prescribed care and/or undertakes some higher-level clinical activities as directed by a radiographer/ consultant. You will mainly be based in the oncology outpatient area within the oncology centre managing the smooth running of these clinics. The types of duties may include: helping people to mobilise, assisting patients with toileting, bed-making, generally assisting with patients' overall comfort, monitoring patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight, chaperoning patients in clinic, taking patients blood, assisting clinicians and radiographers in the clinic setting and general duties as required by the radiotherapy department.
The main dimensions of the role are to:
- To support registered health care staff to deliver high quality, compassionate health care to patients in accordance with assessed needs and care plans.
- To support the clinical team with day to day supervision of junior staff and students.
- To have the ability to use your own initiative, independently and as part of a team, in order to accommodate changing demands on the wider clinical team.
- To support the department staff to provide a high quality service.
- To undertake a range of delegated clinical care duties, acting on own initiative where appropriate, supported by accessible supervision.
About us
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
DBS Checks and Costs
Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.
Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year Pay advertised is 1.0WTE
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9365-26-0814
Job locations
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Duties:
Your delegated daily duties will be varied but may include:
Assist with the maintenance of patient hygiene, including washing bathing and mouth care.- Assist with patients elimination needs, including recording outputs where appropriate and collecting and testing urine and stool samples.
- Supporting registered staff by undertaking delegated clinical tasks.
Assisting with the recording and safe keeping of patients property/valuables.
Moving and repositioning of patients.
Dressing/undressing of patients.
Making of occupied and unoccupied beds, tying up of dirty linen bags and despatching to laundry and replenishing of linen and stock cupboards.
Cleaning and tidying examination rooms/clinic areas.
Assist with patients mobilisation, ensuring safe environment and using appropriate techniques.
Assist in the care of relatives and visitors.
Chaperone professional staff where appropriate and accompany patients to other departments as necessary.
Be involved in patient booking in/admission procedures by introducing patients to ward/department area as directed by registered nurse.
Be adaptable and flexible to working in various areas of the department/ward as required.
Assist the multi professional team to prepare and support patients undergoing treatment and/or investigation maintaining privacy and dignity at all times.
Replenishing (including ordering of) stock / resus trollies.
Carry out equipment checks on blood glucose monitoring device.
Communication and relationships
The Healthcare Support Workers relationship with both staff and patients should be discreet, bearing in mind that all information regarding patients must be kept confidential.
Report to the Radiographer in charge of the department matters of concern relating to patients and the department environment.
Answering the telephone and referring to the appropriate person.
Attend to department reports and meetings when appropriate.
Be aware of the need to greet visitors to the department and ascertain the purpose of their visit.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of health and safety at work in order to maintain a safe environment.
Undertake duties outside your working area (e.g. delivery and collection) to assist in maintaining good communication.
Participate in patient handovers.
Follow Trust and national policies, participating in discussions on proposed changes to procedures as appropriate.
To use a range of verbal and no-verbal communication strategies to support patients, including potential occasional exposure to patients exhibiting challenging or aggressive behaviour.
Clinical Support
Assess patient condition through observations, test result, assess comfort of patient and instigate emergency procedures as indicated.
Where training has been provided and competence assured, your delegated daily duties will be varied depending on area in which you are working. These may include (but are not restricted to):
Taking and recording and monitoring of patient observations to include, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturations, temperature and respirations. This includes accurate calculation and recording of NEWS 2 (early warning score) and escalation to registered staff as indicated by score.
Blood glucose monitoring.
Support registered staff and the ward team in responding to emergency situations
Measuring and recording of patient height and weight.
Apply a simple range of dressings using both clean and aseptic techniques and taking of wound swabs as indicated.
Collect blood samples (peripheral or venous) as directed by a registered nurse, ensuring its safe storage, transport or disposal as appropriate.
Collection of sputum samples.
Undertake an associate link/link nurse role where appropriate.
Recording actions accurately and contemporaneously in relevant IT systems
Cleaning
Maintain tidiness and cleanliness of areas and equipment as instructed.
Clerical duties
Undertake a range of clerical duties service, this may involve:
Reception/telephone duties
Basic computer skills
Assist in the preparation of medical and nursing notes for clinics
Assist booking co-ordinator as required
Take responsibility for confidential waste collection within the radiotherapy treatment area
Education
- To engage in and complete relevant short courses to support patient care and clinical duties. This should include the completion the National Care Certificate and any other internal development opportunities.
- To support other Health Care Support Workers and junior staff through mentorship and local induction.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Duties:
Your delegated daily duties will be varied but may include:
Assist with the maintenance of patient hygiene, including washing bathing and mouth care.- Assist with patients elimination needs, including recording outputs where appropriate and collecting and testing urine and stool samples.
- Supporting registered staff by undertaking delegated clinical tasks.
Assisting with the recording and safe keeping of patients property/valuables.
Moving and repositioning of patients.
Dressing/undressing of patients.
Making of occupied and unoccupied beds, tying up of dirty linen bags and despatching to laundry and replenishing of linen and stock cupboards.
Cleaning and tidying examination rooms/clinic areas.
Assist with patients mobilisation, ensuring safe environment and using appropriate techniques.
Assist in the care of relatives and visitors.
Chaperone professional staff where appropriate and accompany patients to other departments as necessary.
Be involved in patient booking in/admission procedures by introducing patients to ward/department area as directed by registered nurse.
Be adaptable and flexible to working in various areas of the department/ward as required.
Assist the multi professional team to prepare and support patients undergoing treatment and/or investigation maintaining privacy and dignity at all times.
Replenishing (including ordering of) stock / resus trollies.
Carry out equipment checks on blood glucose monitoring device.
Communication and relationships
The Healthcare Support Workers relationship with both staff and patients should be discreet, bearing in mind that all information regarding patients must be kept confidential.
Report to the Radiographer in charge of the department matters of concern relating to patients and the department environment.
Answering the telephone and referring to the appropriate person.
Attend to department reports and meetings when appropriate.
Be aware of the need to greet visitors to the department and ascertain the purpose of their visit.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of health and safety at work in order to maintain a safe environment.
Undertake duties outside your working area (e.g. delivery and collection) to assist in maintaining good communication.
Participate in patient handovers.
Follow Trust and national policies, participating in discussions on proposed changes to procedures as appropriate.
To use a range of verbal and no-verbal communication strategies to support patients, including potential occasional exposure to patients exhibiting challenging or aggressive behaviour.
Clinical Support
Assess patient condition through observations, test result, assess comfort of patient and instigate emergency procedures as indicated.
Where training has been provided and competence assured, your delegated daily duties will be varied depending on area in which you are working. These may include (but are not restricted to):
Taking and recording and monitoring of patient observations to include, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturations, temperature and respirations. This includes accurate calculation and recording of NEWS 2 (early warning score) and escalation to registered staff as indicated by score.
Blood glucose monitoring.
Support registered staff and the ward team in responding to emergency situations
Measuring and recording of patient height and weight.
Apply a simple range of dressings using both clean and aseptic techniques and taking of wound swabs as indicated.
Collect blood samples (peripheral or venous) as directed by a registered nurse, ensuring its safe storage, transport or disposal as appropriate.
Collection of sputum samples.
Undertake an associate link/link nurse role where appropriate.
Recording actions accurately and contemporaneously in relevant IT systems
Cleaning
Maintain tidiness and cleanliness of areas and equipment as instructed.
Clerical duties
Undertake a range of clerical duties service, this may involve:
Reception/telephone duties
Basic computer skills
Assist in the preparation of medical and nursing notes for clinics
Assist booking co-ordinator as required
Take responsibility for confidential waste collection within the radiotherapy treatment area
Education
- To engage in and complete relevant short courses to support patient care and clinical duties. This should include the completion the National Care Certificate and any other internal development opportunities.
- To support other Health Care Support Workers and junior staff through mentorship and local induction.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths or equivalent
- Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
Desirable
- Qualified to NVQ level 3
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach.
- Organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload efficiently.
- Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training within the given time frames.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working as a healthcare assistant in an NHS setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in an oncology setting
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Basic numeracy, literacy and good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to use technology to undertake the role or willingness to learn.
- Ability to keep calm in stressful situations.
- Venepuncture / Cannulation
Desirable
- Awareness of Health and Safety.
- Awareness of Clinical Risk
- Knowledge of principles of speciality.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths or equivalent
- Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
Desirable
- Qualified to NVQ level 3
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach.
- Organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload efficiently.
- Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training within the given time frames.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working as a healthcare assistant in an NHS setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in an oncology setting
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Basic numeracy, literacy and good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to use technology to undertake the role or willingness to learn.
- Ability to keep calm in stressful situations.
- Venepuncture / Cannulation
Desirable
- Awareness of Health and Safety.
- Awareness of Clinical Risk
- Knowledge of principles of speciality.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Employer name
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Governance Assistant - Clinical Governance
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 16 day(s) ago
Reference: 2415983
Job summary
Please note that this job is not an eligible occupation for work visa sponsorship and as such we will be unable to progress your application if you do not otherwise have the right to work in the UK
- PALS, Complaints and Patient Safety administration support to the Patient Experience Lead and Patient Safety Officer.
- Registering queries, complaints and keeping records via Datix Incident Reporting System
- Administration for patient safety incidents - monitoring incidents and learning responses for patient safety incident panel and providing administrative support
- Customer Service - direct communication with patients, relatives and service users
- To assist with the development and delivery of an effective and efficient governance service that will meet the needs of staff, patients, public and other stakeholders.
- To support the transformation of the service through digitisation and improved systems, processes, and procedures.
- To support the organisation's requirement to deliver the NHS Long Term plan.
- To assist the governance team in completing tasks for both clinical governance and information governance; that will allow for legal and statutory monitoring of compliance.
Main duties of the job
- Assist with tracking and monitoring compliance in areas such as, data protection and security, health and safety, risk management, freedom of information and patient safety.
- To support and promote good practices in governance areas such as, records management, risk management and incident reporting.
- Support the team to plan, conduct and analyse audits, surveys, and compliance assessments; that will provide information about patient experience programmes e.g. Observe and Act (O&A), Friends and Family Test (FFT), and areas of compliance such as records managementand data security.
- Maintain and monitor registers in accordance with legislation and statutory requirements, such as, legal claims, subject access requests, complaints, and patient safety investigations; that will allow for meeting deadlines.
About us
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.
Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.
Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 an hour pro rata / per annum
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
825-8298264-COR-A
Job locations
Mount McKinley
Shrewsbury Business Park
Shrewsbury
SY2 6FG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role. Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Qualification (A-level, NVQ, BTEC, City and Guilds), in a relevant subject e.g. IT and Computer Skills, Business, Health and Social Care.
- And relevant qualification such as European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or equivalent knowledge of computer system(s), such as Datix, Care Identity Management (CIM2), Microsoft 365
- And experience of working in an office environment with demonstrable skills in areas such as systems and databases, administration, document and records management, data entry, data analysis, data quality
- And relevant short courses, such as communication, governance, Microsoft 365 or applications, project management, business, computer literacy
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate recent office experience or experience where interpersonal and telephone skills have been used
- Demonstrable experience of using Microsoft 365 and office applications, databases and systems, internet
- Demonstrate recent experience of working with data and use of analytical skills, attention to detail.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good customer service skills, understand the demands of a client-focused organisation
- The ability to follow administrative systems and procedures
- A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office systems
Other
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel needs of the post
Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential Level 3 Qualification (A-level, NVQ, BTEC, City and Guilds), in a relevant subject e.g. IT and Computer Skills, Business, Health and Social Care. And relevant qualification such as European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or equivalent knowledge of computer system(s), such as Datix, Care Identity Management (CIM2), Microsoft 365 And experience of working in an office environment with demonstrable skills in areas such as systems and databases, administration, document and records management, data entry, data analysis, data quality And relevant short courses, such as communication, governance, Microsoft 365 or applications, project management, business, computer literacy Experience Essential Demonstrate recent office experience or experience where interpersonal and telephone skills have been used Demonstrable experience of using Microsoft 365 and office applications, databases and systems, internet Demonstrate recent experience of working with data and use of analytical skills, attention to detail. Knowledge and Skills Essential Good customer service skills, understand the demands of a client-focused organisation The ability to follow administrative systems and procedures A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office systems Other Essential Ability to meet the travel needs of the post
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
Address
Mount McKinley
Shrewsbury Business Park
Shrewsbury
SY2 6FG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
Address
Mount McKinley
Shrewsbury Business Park
Shrewsbury
SY2 6FG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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General Services Assistant - Sowenna
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 16 day(s) ago
Reference: 2415982
Job summary
The purpose of this post is to work as part of the Sowenna Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient team to provide general domestic service in accordance with Cornwall Partnership Foundation Trust protocols and standards for the building.
We are looking for someone who is reliable, motivated and dedicated with attention to detail to providing the very best environment for our patients to join our team.
Please note: If you need sponsorship, please check the requirements for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) on the gov.uk website to see if you're eligible before applying.
Main duties of the job
- Ensure that all floor surfaces, furniture, fixtures, fittings, curtains and equipment in all areas are cleaned and all refuse is collected and disposed of as per protocol.
- Clean all crockery, utensils, kitchen surfaces and equipment to an excellent standard of hygiene.
- To ensure that duties, tasks and responsibilities are carried out to the required standards, within the allocated time scales and due regard to patient, visitors and other staff.
- To be responsible for the monitoring catering and cleaning stock as required by the building.
- To carry out food and beverage preparation and regeneration of cook/freeze in accordance with the food hygiene standards and instruction.
- Reduce the risk of cross contamination by using personal protective equipment provided.
- To be accountable for all keys sets and equipment issued or used throughout the course of duty.
- To perform light porting duties as requested.
- To be involved with the ordering and monitoring of stock as required by the GSA Supervisor.
- This will involve some weekend and bank holiday working as required which salary enhancements will be paid.
- Duties and responsibilities may change within the role due to alteration in service provision. Any such changes will be commensurate with the post holders band and agreed with their line manager.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
201-26-566-B
Job locations
Sowenna
Boundary Road
Bodmin
PL31 2QT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Good Basic level of ability in Maths and English
- NVQ Level 2 equivalent qualification/experience
Desirable
- Experience working in a care setting
Skills & Aptitude / Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to carry out set cleaning tasks to a high standard
- Good communication skills
- Basic IT Skills
- Awareness of COSHH
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Aware of Health and Safety Legislation
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Good Basic level of ability in Maths and English
- NVQ Level 2 equivalent qualification/experience
Desirable
- Experience working in a care setting
Skills & Aptitude / Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to carry out set cleaning tasks to a high standard
- Good communication skills
- Basic IT Skills
- Awareness of COSHH
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Aware of Health and Safety Legislation
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sowenna
Boundary Road
Bodmin
PL31 2QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sowenna
Boundary Road
Bodmin
PL31 2QT
United Kingdom
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Posted 16 day(s) ago
Reference: 2415979
Job summary
Job Title: Senior Pharmacy Assistant - 91032
Grade: Band 3
Trust: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Royal Berkshire Hospital, RG1 5AN
Ward: Pharmacy Operational
Pay Rates: £14.05 per hour
Shift Patterns: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri 09:30-17:30
Why might this job interest you?
Are you a skilled and compassionate Pharmacy Assistant with Dispensary experience? Are ready to play a crucial role in patient care? Join our team at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust and help us make a difference!
Main duties of the job
Accurately label and dispense inpatient prescriptions under the supervision of a Pharmacy Technician according (MDS) trays.
Ensure inpatient and discharge prescriptions are printed from the e-prescribing system, booked into the prescription tracking system and passed to the dispensary team for processing in priority order.
Pack checked & dispensed prescriptions and other items into the ward bags for transportation to the wards/theatres & departments to facilitate timely delivery in accordance with the porters delivery schedule.
Carry out daily cyclical stock checks under the supervision of the Pharmacy Technician, ensuring returned stock/medicines are dealt with appropriately.
Assist in ensuring adequate medicinal supplies are available and stock control management and monitoring of environmental conditions for storage of medicines is monitored.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£14.05 an hour
Contract
Bank
Duration
2 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
M0042-91032B
Job locations
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
READING
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ and BTEC Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in pharmacy, hospital or community.
Desirable
- Experience using CMM computer system.
- Dispensing experience including Monitored Dosage System (MDS) trays.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ and BTEC Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in pharmacy, hospital or community.
Desirable
- Experience using CMM computer system.
- Dispensing experience including Monitored Dosage System (MDS) trays.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Professionals Limited
Address
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
READING
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Professionals Limited
Address
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
READING
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom
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Specialist Mental Health Practitioner
Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 16 day(s) ago
Reference: 2415977
Job summary
Permanent | Full Time
Community CAMHS provides assessment, formulation and evidence-based treatment for children and young people (CYP) up to the age of 18 who present with moderate to severe mental health difficulties, including complex and co-occurring needs.
As a Senior Practitioner, you will be one of five specialist clinical leaders within the service, providing day-to-day leadership, clinical oversight and professional support to a multidisciplinary team of practitioners. You will play a key role in ensuring high-quality, safe and effective care, supporting staff to deliver comprehensive assessments, care planning and therapeutic interventions that achieve meaningful outcomes for CYP and their families.
You will hold a complex clinical caseload and be responsible for overseeing assessment, treatment and discharge planning, ensuring care is delivered in line with best practice, service standards and governance requirements. Working collaboratively with colleagues across health, social care, education and the wider system, you will contribute to service development, pathway improvement and the ongoing transformation of CAMHS provision.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced mental health professional who is passionate about clinical excellence, compassionate leadership and improving outcomes for children, young people and their families.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Senior Clinical Nurse Manager , some of your responsibilities will include:
- Providing clinical leadership, supervision and support to a team of practitioners.
- Managing a complex caseload of children and young people with moderate to severe mental health presentations.
- Undertaking and overseeing comprehensive mental health assessments, formulation and risk management.
- Leading on care planning, treatment delivery and discharge processes.
- Ensuring high standards of clinical governance, safeguarding and quality assurance.
- Supporting service development, transformation initiatives and continuous improvement.
- Working collaboratively with partner agencies to deliver integrated, person-centred care.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
425-26-8312450
Job locations
Centenary House
Albert Terrace Road
Sheffield
S63BR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
*****We strongly encourage all applicants to review their right to work eligibility before submitting an application to help avoid any disappointment during the recruitment process.
This role has been assigned occupation code 2235 using the CASCOT coding tool. Under current Home Office guidance for further information on occupation codes, sponsorship eligibility and right-to-work requirements, please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Your Job GOV.UK.Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK
Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 roles.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
*****We strongly encourage all applicants to review their right to work eligibility before submitting an application to help avoid any disappointment during the recruitment process.
This role has been assigned occupation code 2235 using the CASCOT coding tool. Under current Home Office guidance for further information on occupation codes, sponsorship eligibility and right-to-work requirements, please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Your Job GOV.UK.Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK
Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 roles.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current RMN / RN (Mental Health), Social Work or Occupational Therapy registration
Desirable
- Additional vocational training courses (Solution focused, CBT, Motivational interviewing)
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience including substantial Band 6 in a CAMHS Community setting
- Recruitment / Selection and general HR management
- Post registration experience equivalent to Masters level
Desirable
- Utilisation of research in practice
- Budget management
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of evidence base for assessment and triage
- Demonstrable knowledge of clinical risk management
- Demonstrable knowledge of therapy approaches
- Leadership of junior staff and ability to build develop and maintain relationships
Desirable
- Quality Assurance principles
- Hold a current UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current RMN / RN (Mental Health), Social Work or Occupational Therapy registration
Desirable
- Additional vocational training courses (Solution focused, CBT, Motivational interviewing)
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience including substantial Band 6 in a CAMHS Community setting
- Recruitment / Selection and general HR management
- Post registration experience equivalent to Masters level
Desirable
- Utilisation of research in practice
- Budget management
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of evidence base for assessment and triage
- Demonstrable knowledge of clinical risk management
- Demonstrable knowledge of therapy approaches
- Leadership of junior staff and ability to build develop and maintain relationships
Desirable
- Quality Assurance principles
- Hold a current UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Centenary House
Albert Terrace Road
Sheffield
S63BR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Centenary House
Albert Terrace Road
Sheffield
S63BR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Central London Community Health Trust View all jobs
Posted 16 day(s) ago
Reference: 2415975
Job summary
Are you looking to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people? Are you passionate about reducing inequalities and want to belong to a service with an active diversity and inclusion ethos?
We're excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join our Paediatric Dysphagia Team working in the community in Hammersmith and Fulham (0.4WTE) and within QEII Jubilee School (0.2WTE). This is a part-time role working 22.5 hours per week across three days.
Why Join Us?
In this role, you will have opportunities to:
o Develop advanced clinical skills in assessment and intervention planningo Work within a supportive, experienced and collaborative teamo Access regular 1:1 and peer supervision, plus internal twilight trainingo Gain experience in clinical supervision and line managemento Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives
Take a look at our recruitment video to discover more about working with us: CLCH S&L Recruitment - YouTube
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for:
- Providing highly specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention to children and young people with dysphagia (eating, drinking and swallowing disorders). The role will include supporting parents, clients and other professionals in all issues related to client management. Liaison with the MDT is an integral part of the role.
- Leading developments within the Dysphagia team and to the broader service including in the development of policies and procedures relating to clinical care, evidence-based practice, care pathways and outcome development. You will contribute to Trust, service and profession wide initiatives.
- Providing highly specialist clinical supervision and line management to other speech and language therapists and support in the training and development of junior dysphagia therapists in the team.
- Delivering training/courses as relevant to the post, specific in service training across settings to a variety of audiences e.g. parents and staff in schools settings.
About us
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.
Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.
We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
824-INNER-8333384
Job locations
Parsons Green Health Centre and QEII Special School
London
SW6 4UL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Degree or equivalent and Licence to Practice - Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT
- Evidence of competency level C or above of the RCSLT Dysphagia Competency Framework
Desirable
- Evidence of Infant training courses
- Advanced dysphagia qualification /post graduate paediatric dysphagia training e.g. Manchester Post Basic Dysphagia Course
- Evidence of completion of highly specialist short courses in dysphagia management
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Masters degree or equivalent
- Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks (CENs)
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate paediatric dysphagia experience including non-oral feeding
- In-depth experience within highly specialist area/area of service delivery and dysphagia
- Experience in supervising/supporting staff
- Experience in contributing to policy, planning and service development
- Experience of multi-disciplinary and inter agency working
- Experience of providing a range of care planning necessary to address the dysphagia needs of children and young people
- Experience of assessment to identify the communication needs of children and young people on the caseload
- Experience of planning, organising and delivering training programmes
- Experience of supporting children, families and schools in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 including contribution to statutory assessments (Education Health and Care Plan Needs Assessments), contribution to the annual review process and delivery of SALT provision as specified in Education health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
Desirable
- Experience in pre-school and infant feeding
- Experience working as a highly specialist speech & language therapist in relevant clinical specialism
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills
- Able to synthesise and present complex information at a service level
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance relevant to care setting and its application across health care services
- Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
- In-depth knowledge of National Policies and Procedures relevant to Health, Social Services and Education
- In-depth knowledge of a range of appropriate service delivery models and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits
- Knowledge of standards of record keeping and ability to audit this in own team
- Excellent organisational, prioritisation skills and ability to facilitate these skills in others
- Well established knowledge of a broad range assessment tools relevant to the specialist client group
- Knowledge of general developmental and SLT specific milestones
- Religious, Cultural and Linguistic issues impacting upon caseload management
- Knowledge of and adherence to professional standards as set out by HCPC
Key Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Highly developed negotiation and problem-solving skills in complex situations and ability to facilitate these skills in others
- Demonstrates the ability to be a good team member
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working with key stakeholders in the service area
- Responsive to change and ideas and adaptive and creative within new systems
- Pro-active in identifying change to progress service delivery, negotiating with others for an action plan and completion
- Ability to deal with and resolve conflict
- Sensitivity to others' differing needs
- Demonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills
- Well-developed concentration skills
- Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
- Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- Manual dexterity sufficient to carry out physical swallowing assessment and use high and low tech assessment equipment and for signing
- IT literate and able to use a range of specialist programmes
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Degree or equivalent and Licence to Practice - Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT
- Evidence of competency level C or above of the RCSLT Dysphagia Competency Framework
Desirable
- Evidence of Infant training courses
- Advanced dysphagia qualification /post graduate paediatric dysphagia training e.g. Manchester Post Basic Dysphagia Course
- Evidence of completion of highly specialist short courses in dysphagia management
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Masters degree or equivalent
- Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks (CENs)
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate paediatric dysphagia experience including non-oral feeding
- In-depth experience within highly specialist area/area of service delivery and dysphagia
- Experience in supervising/supporting staff
- Experience in contributing to policy, planning and service development
- Experience of multi-disciplinary and inter agency working
- Experience of providing a range of care planning necessary to address the dysphagia needs of children and young people
- Experience of assessment to identify the communication needs of children and young people on the caseload
- Experience of planning, organising and delivering training programmes
- Experience of supporting children, families and schools in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 including contribution to statutory assessments (Education Health and Care Plan Needs Assessments), contribution to the annual review process and delivery of SALT provision as specified in Education health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
Desirable
- Experience in pre-school and infant feeding
- Experience working as a highly specialist speech & language therapist in relevant clinical specialism
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills
- Able to synthesise and present complex information at a service level
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance relevant to care setting and its application across health care services
- Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
- In-depth knowledge of National Policies and Procedures relevant to Health, Social Services and Education
- In-depth knowledge of a range of appropriate service delivery models and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits
- Knowledge of standards of record keeping and ability to audit this in own team
- Excellent organisational, prioritisation skills and ability to facilitate these skills in others
- Well established knowledge of a broad range assessment tools relevant to the specialist client group
- Knowledge of general developmental and SLT specific milestones
- Religious, Cultural and Linguistic issues impacting upon caseload management
- Knowledge of and adherence to professional standards as set out by HCPC
Key Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Highly developed negotiation and problem-solving skills in complex situations and ability to facilitate these skills in others
- Demonstrates the ability to be a good team member
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working with key stakeholders in the service area
- Responsive to change and ideas and adaptive and creative within new systems
- Pro-active in identifying change to progress service delivery, negotiating with others for an action plan and completion
- Ability to deal with and resolve conflict
- Sensitivity to others' differing needs
- Demonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills
- Well-developed concentration skills
- Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
- Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- Manual dexterity sufficient to carry out physical swallowing assessment and use high and low tech assessment equipment and for signing
- IT literate and able to use a range of specialist programmes
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
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Parsons Green Health Centre and QEII Special School
London
SW6 4UL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Parsons Green Health Centre and QEII Special School
London
SW6 4UL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 16 day(s) ago
Reference: 2415974
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for Sonographers to join our very friendly and dedicated multi-disciplinary team at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust.
Our busy and dynamic departments are responsible for the delivery of a wide case mix including Obstetric, General Abdominal, Gynaecology, Small Parts and Musculoskeletal examinations. Applications from Sonographers with skills in any of the above areas are welcome.
Candidates must hold a CASE accredited PgCert / Dip / MSc or DMU qualification in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent.
Fulltime and part time positions, and flexible working arrangements are available and open for discussion.
The post holder will work across Bristol City and Weston Operating unit sites, working alongside a supportive and diverse team to deliver ultrasound services across a wide range of specialties to support patients within obstetric care, emergency /acute care, and referred through secondary care.
Included within the trust's hospital sites are St Michaels' Hospital, which provides obstetric care as well as being the South West's referral unit for fetal and maternal medicine, Bristol Royal Infirmary, which provides acute and emergency services, and is a Tertiary referral centre for upper GI cancer, and a regional centre for complex liver disease, and Weston General Hospital, which is a district general hospital offering ultrasound services across a broad range of specialties.
Main duties of the job
Your role will include (but will not be limited to):
- perform a wide range of ultrasound examinations.
- provide diagnostic report of examinations according to the level of authorisation agreed.
- participate in service provision across the different sites.
- Communicate and liaise with patients, clinicians and other healthcare professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team.
The ideal candidate will:
- have experience in the ultrasound ultrasound techniques and a thorough understanding of their application in a range of examinationareas mentioned above.
- have previous NHS experience .
- hold post graduate qualifications in Obstetric , Gynaecological Ultrasound and/or General Abdominal Ultrasound
- be competent in independent reporting in ultrasound
- demonstrate a commitment to maintain the highest standards of imaging and service delivery.
About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.
Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year dependant on experience , pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
387-DT5303-NG-A
Job locations
City and Weston Operating Unit Sites
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience/ qualilfications
Essential
- Comprehensive and extensive knowledge and experience in ultrasound modality
- Competency in independent reporting at Advanced practice level with enhanced clinical reasoning skills
- Previous NHS ultrasound experience
- Excellent organisational and time management, planning and prioritisation skills
- Excellent communication and counselling skills
- Able to work as part of a team and also independently
Desirable
- Able to instruct and supervise others
- Research and development skills
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Diploma in Medical Ultrasound or PG Certificate / Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound from a CASE approved University or equivalent
- Registration - HCPC or Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT)
- BSc (Hons) Radiography or equivalent
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Calm under pressure and able to sustain mental, physical and emotional effort
- Motivated
- Committed and dedicated
- Resilient
- Logical and analytical
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience/ qualilfications
Essential
- Comprehensive and extensive knowledge and experience in ultrasound modality
- Competency in independent reporting at Advanced practice level with enhanced clinical reasoning skills
- Previous NHS ultrasound experience
- Excellent organisational and time management, planning and prioritisation skills
- Excellent communication and counselling skills
- Able to work as part of a team and also independently
Desirable
- Able to instruct and supervise others
- Research and development skills
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Diploma in Medical Ultrasound or PG Certificate / Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound from a CASE approved University or equivalent
- Registration - HCPC or Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT)
- BSc (Hons) Radiography or equivalent
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Calm under pressure and able to sustain mental, physical and emotional effort
- Motivated
- Committed and dedicated
- Resilient
- Logical and analytical
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address
City and Weston Operating Unit Sites
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address
City and Weston Operating Unit Sites
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 16 day(s) ago
Reference: 2415973
Job summary
We are looking for applicants who are able to undertake 4 sessions at our Ernesettle branch. Our aim is to operate an efficient traditional GP model, providing efficient and effective direct patient care.
Main duties of the job
The Salaried GP is integral to providing primary healthcare services and ensuring the well-being of the patients across all demographics. This role involves delivering a full range of medical services, including diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases, to patients of all ages, managing both acute and chronic conditions. The position requires a collaborative approach to healthcare, working alongside a team of healthcare professionals to facilitate effective treatment outcomes and high standards of patient care.
In addition to clinical duties, the Salaried GP will actively participate in the improvement of medical services within the practice, contributing to practice management and decision-making processes. This role is pivotal in maintaining high clinical standards and patient satisfaction and requires staying updated with medical practices and guidelines that govern general practice.
As a surgery, we are also open to recruiting GP trainers as we look to expand our team across the sites. In tandem with this, we are also open to the recruitment of newly qualified GPs.
About us
Recently acquired by the Fuller and Forbes partnership, Mayflower Medical Group is a collection of 5 GP Surgeries based across Plymouth. Our surgeries provide healthcare to 35,000 patients at the following locations Stirling Road, Ernesettle, Trelawny, Mannamead and Mount Gould.
As a group, our vision is to enable patients to live longer and healthier lives that are full, active and meaningful. We aim to do this by developing a sustainable primary healthcare service. Our service is undertaken by our vast multidisciplinary team of GPs, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Pharmacists, Paramedics and Nursing teams, as well as our PCN staff.
Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience £12,000.00 per session
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A2381-26-0016
Job locations
Ernesettle Medical Centre
21 Ernesettle Green
Plymouth
PL5 2ST
United Kingdom
Trelawny GP Surgery
45 Ham Drive
Plymouth
Devon
PL2 2NJ
United Kingdom
Mannamead Surgery
22 Eggbuckland Road
Plymouth
PL3 5HE
United Kingdom
Mount Gould Medical Centre
Mount Gould Road
Plymouth
PL4 7PY
United Kingdom
Mayflower Medical Group
Stirling Road
Plymouth
PL5 1PL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Patient Care: Deliver comprehensive medical care to patients, including consultation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. Assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of conditions, initiate referrals to specialist services as necessary.
- Chronic Disease Management: Oversee the management of complex chronic diseases using patient-centred, structured approaches. Utilise the latest clinical guidelines to ensure effective management of complex conditions.
- Acute Medical Care: Provide urgent care for acute medical conditions and make decisions regarding the need for emergency hospital admission.
- Preventative Medicine: Implement strategies aimed at disease prevention and health promotion within the practice population.
- Home visiting: undertaking home visits including triage of visits as and when required.
Administrative Tasks:
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed medical records for all patients, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to GDPR and other relevant legislation.
- Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement programs that include audits, patient surveys, and reviews of services to enhance clinical outcomes.
- Meeting Participation: Engage in regular multidisciplinary team meetings to collaborate on patient care, practice development, and clinical governance.
Educational Activities:
- Training & Supervision: Provide guidance, teaching, and supervision to junior doctors, medical students, and practice staff to promote continuous professional development within the practice.
- Continued Professional Development: Maintain and enhance medical skills and knowledge through ongoing CPD and training.
Communication:
- Patient Communication: Employ excellent communication skills to explain diagnoses, management plans, and therapeutic procedures to patients.
- Collaborative Healthcare Delivery: Work closely with healthcare professionals within the practice and the wider medical community to provide seamless and integrated care for patients.
Leadership and Management:
- Team Involvement: Contribute to the practice's management by offering insights and expertise in the development of practice policies and protocols.
- Service Development: Assist in the development and implementation of new services within the practice to improve patient care and clinical efficiency.
Miscellaneous:
- The Practice recognises that the role of a General Practitioner is wide and varied is evolving in nature. Therefore, this job description is not intended to be exhaustive and there will be other tasks and duties that the post holder will be expected to perform within what is ordinarily expected of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Patient Care: Deliver comprehensive medical care to patients, including consultation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. Assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of conditions, initiate referrals to specialist services as necessary.
- Chronic Disease Management: Oversee the management of complex chronic diseases using patient-centred, structured approaches. Utilise the latest clinical guidelines to ensure effective management of complex conditions.
- Acute Medical Care: Provide urgent care for acute medical conditions and make decisions regarding the need for emergency hospital admission.
- Preventative Medicine: Implement strategies aimed at disease prevention and health promotion within the practice population.
- Home visiting: undertaking home visits including triage of visits as and when required.
Administrative Tasks:
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed medical records for all patients, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to GDPR and other relevant legislation.
- Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement programs that include audits, patient surveys, and reviews of services to enhance clinical outcomes.
- Meeting Participation: Engage in regular multidisciplinary team meetings to collaborate on patient care, practice development, and clinical governance.
Educational Activities:
- Training & Supervision: Provide guidance, teaching, and supervision to junior doctors, medical students, and practice staff to promote continuous professional development within the practice.
- Continued Professional Development: Maintain and enhance medical skills and knowledge through ongoing CPD and training.
Communication:
- Patient Communication: Employ excellent communication skills to explain diagnoses, management plans, and therapeutic procedures to patients.
- Collaborative Healthcare Delivery: Work closely with healthcare professionals within the practice and the wider medical community to provide seamless and integrated care for patients.
Leadership and Management:
- Team Involvement: Contribute to the practice's management by offering insights and expertise in the development of practice policies and protocols.
- Service Development: Assist in the development and implementation of new services within the practice to improve patient care and clinical efficiency.
Miscellaneous:
- The Practice recognises that the role of a General Practitioner is wide and varied is evolving in nature. Therefore, this job description is not intended to be exhaustive and there will be other tasks and duties that the post holder will be expected to perform within what is ordinarily expected of this role.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively explaining complex information to patients and collaborating with colleagues.
Desirable
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.
Specialist Knowledge
Desirable
- Additional qualifications in specific areas of interest such as diabetes care, dermatology, or women's health, which enhance the practice's service offerings.
IT Proficiency
Essential
- Competence in using SystmOne, essential for patient record management and data analysis.
Clinical Competence
Essential
- Proficiency in all areas of general practice, including patient consultation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.
- Expertise in managing both acute and chronic conditions, with a comprehensive approach to patient care.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
- Completion of a full course of training in general practice (CCT) or equivalent recognised by the GMC.
Regulatory Compliance
Essential
- Knowledge of current NHS practices, guidelines, and legal regulations affecting general practice.
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in a primary care environment within the NHS, showing a track record of effective patient care and teamwork.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively explaining complex information to patients and collaborating with colleagues.
Desirable
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.
Specialist Knowledge
Desirable
- Additional qualifications in specific areas of interest such as diabetes care, dermatology, or women's health, which enhance the practice's service offerings.
IT Proficiency
Essential
- Competence in using SystmOne, essential for patient record management and data analysis.
Clinical Competence
Essential
- Proficiency in all areas of general practice, including patient consultation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.
- Expertise in managing both acute and chronic conditions, with a comprehensive approach to patient care.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
- Completion of a full course of training in general practice (CCT) or equivalent recognised by the GMC.
Regulatory Compliance
Essential
- Knowledge of current NHS practices, guidelines, and legal regulations affecting general practice.
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in a primary care environment within the NHS, showing a track record of effective patient care and teamwork.
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
Fuller and Forbes Partnership
Address
Ernesettle Medical Centre
21 Ernesettle Green
Plymouth
PL5 2ST
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Fuller and Forbes Partnership
Address
Ernesettle Medical Centre
21 Ernesettle Green
Plymouth
PL5 2ST
United Kingdom
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Community Staff Nurse
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board View all jobs
Posted 16 day(s) ago
Reference: 2415971
Job summary
This post is fixed term / secondment until 24.07.2027 due to maternity cover.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Please note for Welsh students, you must apply via Streamlining where all available jobs can be located.
Are you an experienced registered nurse with vision, drive and endless enthusiasm? Do you thrive on change and a challenge? Then come and join our District Nursing Service which is dynamic, proactive and progressive with a commitment to making a difference for our patients. We believe in developmental and training opportunities for our staff and therefore are currently seeking to recruit highly motivated, passionate Band 5 Community Nurses who are keen to develop and work towards one of the following roles;
- Band 6 District Nurse by undertaking the District Nurse Qualification.
- Chronic Condition Case Manager by undertaking disease specific training to provide evidence based care to those individuals with highly complex needs.
- Nurse Practitioners by undertaking a modular approach to attain the clinical skills required.
- Interested candidates are welcome to contact the department for an informal discussion regarding the posts requirements.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicants will need to have excellent communication skills with an ability to provide clinically effective care within the District Nurse Team.
The West Division of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board delivers District Nursing Services across the Counties of Anglesey and Gwynedd working in an integrated way with partner organisations to deliver high quality evidence based care in order to maintain patients in their own homes and communities, averting hospital admissions, empowering the patient towards self management and implementing seamless patient centred care and treatment.
You must be able to travel between patients homes both within towns and rural areas in a timely manner.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,557 to £39,631 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
7 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
050-NMR611-1026
Job locations
INTEC - Bangor/Bethesda District Nursing
Parc Menai
Bangor
LL57 4FG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse or within 2 months of gaining PIN.
- Knowledge of Primary Care.
Desirable
- Working towards diploma or degree. Previous community experience.
Skills
Essential
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain high standards of care.
- Clinical competency.
Desirable
- Flexible approach to work.
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing professional training.
- Knowledge of Professional codes of conduct.
- Broad knowledge of relevant community nursing skills and competencies.
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification.
Other
Essential
- Working unsociable hours.
- Ability to travel between patient's homes in a timely manner.
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse or within 2 months of gaining PIN.
- Knowledge of Primary Care.
Desirable
- Working towards diploma or degree. Previous community experience.
Skills
Essential
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain high standards of care.
- Clinical competency.
Desirable
- Flexible approach to work.
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing professional training.
- Knowledge of Professional codes of conduct.
- Broad knowledge of relevant community nursing skills and competencies.
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification.
Other
Essential
- Working unsociable hours.
- Ability to travel between patient's homes in a timely manner.
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
INTEC - Bangor/Bethesda District Nursing
Parc Menai
Bangor
LL57 4FG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
INTEC - Bangor/Bethesda District Nursing
Parc Menai
Bangor
LL57 4FG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
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