Job summary

The Hospice at Home Health care Assistant will complement the Hospice at Home Community Team, providing direct care and support to patients with complex palliative care needs within their own home in the last stages of life. The aim of the role is to provide any necessarysupport including personal hygiene care, assisting with dressing and all agreed care under the supervision and guidance of the Band 6 Coordinator. Predominately this will be for patients whowish to be cared for at home .The post holder will be expected to work alone with access to professional advice and guidance when required. The post holder will have specialist palliative care skills in order to support the patient, carers and family.The post holder will have a strong working relationship with other community teams. The post holder will work with the coordinator and the multidisciplinary team, they will also liaisewith multiple stakeholders in order to ensure that the day to day co-ordination and delivery of service is in a timely and professional manner.The post holder will play a key role in ensuring that the patient remains in their place of choice and where possible any hospital admission is avoided.

Main duties of the job

The main duties for this post will be visiting patients in their own home across the whole of Gateshead. Offering agreed packages of personalised care. This will include support will all activities of daily living washing dressing as well as emotional support to patient and families and some domestic work. A flexible approach to the working day will be required due to the fluctuating needs of the service.

Full details of the job requirements can be found in the attached job description.

About us

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

297-8217826

Job locations

Elmwood

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Sherrif Hill, Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Have the ability to prioritise appropriately, based on clinical need as directed by the caseload holder and/or locality lead Work collaboratively as a team member with colleagues, recognising and valuing each persons contribution to the team. Assist in maintaining own and others health, safety and security and be responsible for reporting and actively co-operating in the application of the Trusts health and safety policies and procedures. E.g. To keep areas used by the patient or nursing / therapy staff clean and orderly. Plan and organise the working environment to maximise on health, safety and clinical interventions. .Flexible and adaptability according to patient and service needPhysical Skills (manual dexterity) Daily use of a keyboard and VDU requiring frequent periods of concentration Accurate record keeping including medical terminology. Able to independently drive to a variety of settings within Gateshead to meet patient and service need. Ability to get in and out of a vehicle on a frequent daily basis. Be able to assist in the therapeutic interventions according to Trust Moving andHandling policy e.g. supporting transfer techniques. Be able to manipulate inert limbs in sometimes restricted space as part of a treatment programme e.g. prescribed exercises/minor wound dressing applications Bending and moving and handling will be a frequent daily occurrence

Job description Job responsibilities Have the ability to prioritise appropriately, based on clinical need as directed by the caseload holder and/or locality lead Work collaboratively as a team member with colleagues, recognising and valuing each persons contribution to the team. Assist in maintaining own and others health, safety and security and be responsible for reporting and actively co-operating in the application of the Trusts health and safety policies and procedures. E.g. To keep areas used by the patient or nursing / therapy staff clean and orderly. Plan and organise the working environment to maximise on health, safety and clinical interventions. .Flexible and adaptability according to patient and service needPhysical Skills (manual dexterity) Daily use of a keyboard and VDU requiring frequent periods of concentration Accurate record keeping including medical terminology. Able to independently drive to a variety of settings within Gateshead to meet patient and service need. Ability to get in and out of a vehicle on a frequent daily basis. Be able to assist in the therapeutic interventions according to Trust Moving andHandling policy e.g. supporting transfer techniques. Be able to manipulate inert limbs in sometimes restricted space as part of a treatment programme e.g. prescribed exercises/minor wound dressing applications Bending and moving and handling will be a frequent daily occurrence

Person Specification

Essential qualifications

Essential

• Maths grade 4 / c above or equivalent functional skills
• English grade 4 / c above or equivalent functional skills
• Educated to NVQ level 3 as a minimum in a health and social or equivalent knowledge/experience

Desirable

• Palliative care training courses

Special skills and knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of palliative care
• Experience using computer programmes

Desirable

• Experience working in palliative care
• Experience working in the community
• Experience using community Health computer systems

Person Specification Essential qualifications Essential Maths grade 4 / c above or equivalent functional skills English grade 4 / c above or equivalent functional skills Educated to NVQ level 3 as a minimum in a health and social or equivalent knowledge/experience Desirable Palliative care training courses Special skills and knowledge Essential Knowledge of palliative care Experience using computer programmes Desirable Experience working in palliative care Experience working in the community Experience using community Health computer systems

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

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Elmwood

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Sherrif Hill, Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Elmwood

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Sherrif Hill, Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Community Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Specialist Palliative Care provides expert advice, assessment and support for patients with advanced, progressive and life-limiting illnesses in the community. The postholder works autonomously within a specialist multidisciplinary team and closely with the Consultant in Palliative Medicine to support complex clinical situations. The role is primarily advisory and includes specialist assessment, complex symptom management, advance and end-of-life care planning, education and care coordination.

As part of the specialist palliative care multidisciplinary team, the CNS provides expert clinical assessment, advice, education and care coordination. The postholder works closely with GPs, community nurses, hospices, hospitals, social care and other professionals to support personalised and responsive care.

The post will be based with the Community CNS Specialist Palliative Care Team in the west of the county. While the primary base is in the west, the postholder will be expected to work across the whole service as required to meet service needs, supporting colleagues and patients across other areas and ensuring continuity and equitable access to specialist palliative care.

Main duties of the job

Provide specialist nursing assessment, advice and support for patients with complex palliative and end-of-life needs, working with families and the multidisciplinary team.

• Undertake holistic assessments and develop individualised care plans.
• Provide specialist advice on symptom management, including pain, breathlessness, nausea, anxiety and agitation.
• Support advance care planning, treatment escalation and care preference discussions.
• Provide specialist advice during the last days and hours of life.
• Support community teams to enable patients to remain at home where appropriate.
• Recognise deterioration and ensure appropriate escalation.
• Act as an expert resource for community teams, GPs, care homes, patients and carers.
• Work with hospices, hospitals, primary care, social services and voluntary organisations to promote continuity of care.
• Advocate for patients and families, respecting their wishes, dignity, privacy and individual needs.
• Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records.
• Contribute to governance, risk management, audit, quality improvement and service development.
• Provide education, supervision and clinical support to healthcare professionals.
• Work with the Consultant in Palliative Medicine and MDT on complex cases and escalation.
• Contribute to operational management, workforce planning and supervision of nursing staff.
• Maintain professional competence and continuing professional development

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

04 September 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

262-A-26-8226094

Job locations

Workington Hospital

Park Lane

Workington

CA14 2RW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information:

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION: Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP: Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies. AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information. Disclosure and Barring Service: 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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information: Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration
• Postgraduate qualification in Specialist Palliative Care (Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent) or willingness to undertake within an agreed timeframe.
• Degree in Nursing or a health-related subject, or equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
• Advanced communication skills training.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to specialist palliative and end of life care.
• Practice Assessor/Supervisor qualification (or willingness to achieve in line with NMC requirements).

Desirable

• Independent and Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification (V300).
• Advanced Clinical Assessment qualification.
• Leadership or Management qualification.
• Teaching or Education qualification.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Advanced knowledge of pain and complex symptom assessment and management.
• Knowledge of national policy, guidance and standards relating to palliative and end of life care, including NICE guidance, the Ambitions Framework for Palliative and End of Life Care and CQC standards.
• Extensive knowledge of specialist palliative and end of life care.
• Knowledge of advance care planning, treatment escalation planning and end of life decision-making.
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and mental capacity legislation.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, quality improvement and risk management.
• Understanding of audit and service evaluation methodologies.
• Knowledge of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working across health and social care.
• Significant post-registration experience.
• Substantial experience working within specialist palliative and end of life care.
• Experience of managing patients with complex palliative care needs.
• Experience of working autonomously and making complex clinical decisions.
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working across organisational boundaries.
• Experience of teaching and supporting the learning and development of healthcare professionals.
• Experience of clinical supervision, mentorship or supporting staff development.
• Experience of participating in audit, service evaluation or quality improvement projects.

Desirable

• Experience of line management or day-to-day supervision of staff
• Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of change management principles.
• Understanding of NHS operational and performance frameworks.
• Experience of service development or implementing change.
• Experience of Non-Medical Prescribing.
• Experience of working across acute, community and hospice settings.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to undertake sensitive and complex conversations.
• Highly developed assessment, clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage a complex and unpredictable clinical workload.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates compassionate, inclusive and collaborative leadership.
• Ability to influence and support practice across professional groups.
• Effective organisational and time management skills.
• Competent in the use of electronic patient records and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex clinical information to support decision-making.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.

Desirable

• Demonstrates the Trust's values and behaviours.
• Compassionate, caring and patient-centred.
• Professional, approachable and resilient
• Flexible and adaptable to meet service needs.
• Motivated with a commitment to lifelong learning.
• Able to work effectively in emotionally demanding situations.
• Acts with integrity, accountability and professionalism.
• Committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel across Trust sites and community settings as required.
• Flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service.
• Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance.
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

Desirable

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle where required for community working.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Adult Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration Postgraduate qualification in Specialist Palliative Care (Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent) or willingness to undertake within an agreed timeframe. Degree in Nursing or a health-related subject, or equivalent level of knowledge and experience. Advanced communication skills training. Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to specialist palliative and end of life care. Practice Assessor/Supervisor qualification (or willingness to achieve in line with NMC requirements). Desirable Independent and Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification (V300). Advanced Clinical Assessment qualification. Leadership or Management qualification. Teaching or Education qualification. Knowledge and Experience Essential Advanced knowledge of pain and complex symptom assessment and management. Knowledge of national policy, guidance and standards relating to palliative and end of life care, including NICE guidance, the Ambitions Framework for Palliative and End of Life Care and CQC standards. Extensive knowledge of specialist palliative and end of life care. Knowledge of advance care planning, treatment escalation planning and end of life decision-making. Understanding of safeguarding adults and mental capacity legislation. Knowledge of clinical governance, quality improvement and risk management. Understanding of audit and service evaluation methodologies. Knowledge of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working across health and social care. Significant post-registration experience. Substantial experience working within specialist palliative and end of life care. Experience of managing patients with complex palliative care needs. Experience of working autonomously and making complex clinical decisions. Experience of multidisciplinary team working across organisational boundaries. Experience of teaching and supporting the learning and development of healthcare professionals. Experience of clinical supervision, mentorship or supporting staff development. Experience of participating in audit, service evaluation or quality improvement projects. Desirable Experience of line management or day-to-day supervision of staff Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies. Knowledge of change management principles. Understanding of NHS operational and performance frameworks. Experience of service development or implementing change. Experience of Non-Medical Prescribing. Experience of working across acute, community and hospice settings. Skills and Aptitudes Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to undertake sensitive and complex conversations. Highly developed assessment, clinical reasoning and decision-making skills Ability to manage a complex and unpredictable clinical workload. Ability to prioritise competing demands and work effectively under pressure. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrates compassionate, inclusive and collaborative leadership. Ability to influence and support practice across professional groups. Effective organisational and time management skills. Competent in the use of electronic patient records and Microsoft Office applications. Ability to analyse and interpret complex clinical information to support decision-making. Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement. Desirable Demonstrates the Trust's values and behaviours. Compassionate, caring and patient-centred. Professional, approachable and resilient Flexible and adaptable to meet service needs. Motivated with a commitment to lifelong learning. Able to work effectively in emotionally demanding situations. Acts with integrity, accountability and professionalism. Committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. Other Requirements Essential Ability to travel across Trust sites and community settings as required. Flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service. Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance. Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance. Desirable Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle where required for community 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.

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Workington Hospital

Park Lane

Workington

CA14 2RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Workington Hospital

Park Lane

Workington

CA14 2RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you already an experienced Senior Care Assistant or a Care Assistant looking to take the next step within your career? If so, we are looking for exactly the right type of people to be part of our supportive and inclusive community within our homes. Working alongside the care assistants, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality levels of care to our residents. This includes observing, reviewing, and finalising care planning needs, assisting, and producing ideas for social activities and supporting the training and supervision of junior and new colleagues in an Akari value driven way. We look to our trusted care teams to create an environment where the atmosphere feels like our residents personal home, for them and their respective visiting family members, which suits all their individual needs. About you: A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach, Good communication and relationship building skills, Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice, Warm, approachable, and engaging pers

Main duties of the job

Are you already an experienced Senior Care Assistant or a Care Assistant looking to take the next step within your career? If so, we are looking for exactly the right type of people to be part of our supportive and inclusive community within our homes. Working alongside the care assistants, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality levels of care to our residents. This includes observing, reviewing, and finalising care planning needs, assisting, and producing ideas for social activities and supporting the training and supervision of junior and new colleagues in an Akari value driven way. We look to our trusted care teams to create an environment where the atmosphere feels like our residents personal home, for them and their respective visiting family members, which suits all their individual needs. About you: A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach, Good communication and relationship building skills, Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice, Warm, approachable, and engaging persona, Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.

About us

Akari Care is committed to delivering the highest quality levels of care to their residents. They strive to create a supportive and inclusive community within their homes. Akari looks to its trusted care teams to create an environment where the atmosphere feels like the residents' personal home, both for them and their respective visiting family members. They are keen on supporting personal development plans and offer fully funded training and development. Akari Care values personalized care, kindness, trust, and community and seeks colleagues who can make a difference for their residents.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Specialist Palliative Care Nurse to join the Specialist Palliative Care team at West Cumberland Hospital, providing high-quality, person-centred care to patients and their families. The role offers the opportunity to develop specialist palliative care skills, working alongside Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs), the Consultant in Palliative Medicine and the wider multidisciplinary team to support the delivery of compassionate care across the hospital.

The post holder will manage a clinical caseload, prioritising and responding appropriately to the fluctuating and sometimes unpredictable needs of patients and families. They will work with a high degree of autonomy, using professional judgement and seeking support from senior colleagues when required. The post holder will work flexibly across both hospital sites and provide support to community teams where required, according to the needs of the service.

This would be an ideal role for someone who has some knowledge and experience in palliative care and would like to develop their skills and pursue a specialism in this area of care, supported by an experienced specialist team.

Based at West Cumberland Hospital, the post will support patients with palliative and end-of-life care needs, working closely with the wider clinical team and community services. The role is 30hrs per week, worked over 4 days -Monday to Friday, 08:30-16:30.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred specialist palliative care to patients and their families across West Cumberland Hospital.
• Work alongside Clinical Nurse Specialists, the Consultant in Palliative Medicine and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide specialist advice, assessment and support for patients with complex palliative care needs.
• Contribute to the assessment, management and review of patients, supporting effective symptom control, advance care planning and end-of-life care.
• Work collaboratively with hospital teams and community services to support safe, coordinated and timely care and discharge planning.
• Contribute to education, training and mentorship of colleagues within the hospital and wider multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation in line with professional, clinical governance and organisational standards.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8242168

Job locations

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Road,

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION: Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies. AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information. Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period. Disclosure and Barring Service: 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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Level 1) with current professional registration.
• Evidence of sustained personal and professional development.
• Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
• Post-registration qualification or demonstrable specialist development in palliative care or a relevant field.

Desirable

• Post-registration qualification in palliative care, oncology, advanced communication or another relevant clinical speciality.
• Evidence of undertaking relevant specialist palliative care education or development.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to the role.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable specialist knowledge of palliative and end-of-life care.
• Experience assessing and managing patients with complex palliative care needs.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, quality improvement and evidence-based practice
• Understanding of multidisciplinary and cross-organisational working
• Ability to apply evidence and professional guidance to practice.
• Experience supporting education, supervision or development of colleagues

Desirable

• Experience of working within a specialist palliative care service.
• Experience of caring for patients with complex palliative and end-of-life care needs.
• Experience of supporting patients and families with advance care planning and complex decision-making.
• Experience of working across organisational boundaries, including acute, community, primary care or hospice settings.
• Experience of supporting or delivering education to other healthcare professionals.
• Experience of participating in clinical audit, service improvement or research.
• Knowledge of current developments and national guidance relating to palliative and end-of-life care.
• Knowledge of advance care planning, treatment escalation planning and end-of-life care
• Knowledge of symptom management and the principles of palliative prescribing.
• Awareness of the wider health and social care system and the role of different services in supporting patients with palliative care needs

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate sensitively in difficult and emotionally challenging situations.
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritise competing demands.
• Sound clinical judgement and recognition of professional limitations.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to contribute to audit, quality improvement and service development.
• Competent IT and electronic record-keeping skills.

Desirable

• Experience or competence in non-medical prescribing.
• Advanced communication skills, including experience of facilitating difficult or complex conversations.
• Experience of using electronic patient record systems and clinical information systems.
• Ability to contribute to quality improvement and service development.

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Flexible and adaptable to changing service needs
• Self-motivated, compassionate and approachable.
• Able to work effectively in unpredictable and emotionally demanding situations.
• Able to demonstrate tact, diplomacy and professional resilience.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Satisfactory occupational health screening.
• Current driving licence and ability to travel between service locations where required.
• Ability and willingness to work across both hospital sites and provide support to community services where required.
• Ability to travel between service locations as required by the needs of the role.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Level 1) with current professional registration. Evidence of sustained personal and professional development. Degree-level education or equivalent experience. Post-registration qualification or demonstrable specialist development in palliative care or a relevant field. Desirable Post-registration qualification in palliative care, oncology, advanced communication or another relevant clinical speciality. Evidence of undertaking relevant specialist palliative care education or development. Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to the role. Knowledge and Experience Essential Demonstrable specialist knowledge of palliative and end-of-life care. Experience assessing and managing patients with complex palliative care needs. Knowledge of clinical governance, quality improvement and evidence-based practice Understanding of multidisciplinary and cross-organisational working Ability to apply evidence and professional guidance to practice. Experience supporting education, supervision or development of colleagues Desirable Experience of working within a specialist palliative care service. Experience of caring for patients with complex palliative and end-of-life care needs. Experience of supporting patients and families with advance care planning and complex decision-making. Experience of working across organisational boundaries, including acute, community, primary care or hospice settings. Experience of supporting or delivering education to other healthcare professionals. Experience of participating in clinical audit, service improvement or research. Knowledge of current developments and national guidance relating to palliative and end-of-life care. Knowledge of advance care planning, treatment escalation planning and end-of-life care Knowledge of symptom management and the principles of palliative prescribing. Awareness of the wider health and social care system and the role of different services in supporting patients with palliative care needs Skills and Aptitudes Essential Highly developed verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate sensitively in difficult and emotionally challenging situations. Ability to work autonomously and prioritise competing demands. Sound clinical judgement and recognition of professional limitations. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Ability to contribute to audit, quality improvement and service development. Competent IT and electronic record-keeping skills. Desirable Experience or competence in non-medical prescribing. Advanced communication skills, including experience of facilitating difficult or complex conversations. Experience of using electronic patient record systems and clinical information systems. Ability to contribute to quality improvement and service development. Personal Circumstances Essential Flexible and adaptable to changing service needs Self-motivated, compassionate and approachable. Able to work effectively in unpredictable and emotionally demanding situations. Able to demonstrate tact, diplomacy and professional resilience. Other Requirements Essential Satisfactory occupational health screening. Current driving licence and ability to travel between service locations where required. Ability and willingness to work across both hospital sites and provide support to community services where required. Ability to travel between service locations as required by the needs of the role.

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Road,

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Road,

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Package Description: Want a role where your compassion has real impact? Supporting people to remain independent and comfortable in their own homes is deeply rewarding. Youll help with personal care, assist with everyday tasks, and provide comfort and reassurance, making a meaningful impact on their daily lives. What We Offer Fully funded professional training, qualifications and career development Flexible contracts to suit you £12.75 per hour and paid mileage of 32p per mile Refer a friend earn up to £1,000* Blue Light discounts & pension scheme What the role requires from you Alternate weekend work required Non-UK nationals must have the right to work in the UK with at least 12 months left on their visa, please note presently we are unable to offer sponsorship No experience? No problem All you need is kindness well provide full, free training and support your career growth all the way to QCF Level 5 Join Agincare as a Home Care Assistant and help change lives, including your own.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at Agincare UK in Burnham on sea, you'll have a significant impact by supporting individuals to remain independent and comfortable in their homes. Your role will involve assisting with personal care, everyday tasks, and providing much-needed comfort and reassurance. Agincare offers fully funded professional training and career development opportunities, flexible contracts, and a competitive wage of £12.75 per hour, along with paid mileage and other benefits. Whether you have previous experience or not, all you need is a compassionate nature; full, free training is provided to support your career growth to QCF Level 5. This permanent role requires alternate weekend work, and unfortunately, at present, Agincare is unable to offer visa sponsorship, so all applicants must have the right to work in the UK with at least 12 months remaining on their visa.

About us

Agincare is a reputable, family-owned care provider celebrating 40 years of service. This rapidly expanding company employs over 5,500 team members, and continues to grow with recent developments in care homes and the introduction of new not-for-profit Childrens Services. Agincare stands as one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering a wide range of services including care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across over 170 locations nationwide. They emphasize their commitment to various communities by being a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, and supporting the Armed Forces community with guaranteed interviews and career opportunities for service leavers and military community members.

Job summary

Be the helping hand that changes someone's day. Are you an experienced care professional ready for your next challenge? Join the Agincare family at our Lansdowne Hill Care Home and use your skills to make a real difference in residents lives, every single day. This is a role where your compassion and experience can help create a home where people feel comfortable, valued, and truly cared for. What we offer: £13.46 per hour Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000) Outstanding career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5 Blue Light discount package Company pension scheme On-demand pay Were looking for: Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK Level 2 Health & Social Care (or working towards Level 3) 42 hours per week, including alternate weekends A caring, confident team player with leadership qualities Your role: Deliver and lead high-quality, person-centred care Support residents with personal care, dignity, and independence Administer medication safely and accurately Contribute to and review care plans Lead activities, outings, and meaningful engagement Support and guide team

Main duties of the job

Are you an experienced care professional ready for your next challenge? Join the Agincare family at our Lansdowne Hill Care Home and use your skills to make a real difference in residents lives, every single day. This is a role where your compassion and experience can help create a home where people feel comfortable, valued, and truly cared for. We offer £13.46 per hour, a refer a friend scheme (up to £1000), outstanding career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5, a Blue Light discount package, a company pension scheme, and on-demand pay. Were looking for candidates with a minimum of 12 months right to work in the UK, Level 2 Health & Social Care (or working towards Level 3), and someone willing to work 42 hours per week, including alternate weekends. Your role involves delivering and leading high-quality, person-centred care, supporting residents with personal care, dignity, and independence, administering medication safely and accurately, contributing to and reviewing care plans, leading activities, outings, and meaningful engagement, and supporting and guiding team members.

About us

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations. We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are also regulated by Ofsted. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.46 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1547032698

Job locations

Agincare Homes Holdings

Swindon

SN4 9LF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Be the helping hand that changes someone's day.

Are you an experienced care professional ready for your next challenge?Join the Agincare family at our Lansdowne Hill Care Home and use your skills to make a real difference in residents lives, every single day.

This is a role where your compassion and experiencecan help create a home where people feel comfortable, valued, and truly cared for.

What we offer:

• £13.46 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000)
• Outstanding career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5
• Blue Light discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On-demand pay

Were looking for:

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK
• Level 2 Health & Social Care (or working towards Level 3)
• 42 hours per week, including alternate weekends
• A caring, confident team player with leadership qualities

Your role:

• Deliver and lead high-quality, person-centred care
• Support residents with personal care, dignity, and independence
• Administer medication safely and accurately
• Contribute to and review care plans
• Lead activities, outings, and meaningful engagement
• Support and guide team members, stepping up when needed

Supporting people to live with comfort and joy in a place they call home is something truly special and youll feel that difference every day.

If youre ready to take the next step in your care career, apply today!

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK.Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations.

We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants.All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are also regulated by Ofsted.We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.

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Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:Be the helping hand that changes someone's day.Are you an experienced care professional ready for your next challenge?Join the Agincare family at our Lansdowne Hill Care Home and use your skills to make a real difference in residents lives, every single day.This is a role where your compassion and experiencecan help create a home where people feel comfortable, valued, and truly cared for.What we offer: £13.46 per hour Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000) Outstanding career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5 Blue Light discount package Company pension scheme On-demand payWere looking for: Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK Level 2 Health & Social Care (or working towards Level 3) 42 hours per week, including alternate weekends A caring, confident team player with leadership qualitiesYour role: Deliver and lead high-quality, person-centred care Support residents with personal care, dignity, and independence Administer medication safely and accurately Contribute to and review care plans Lead activities, outings, and meaningful engagement Support and guide team members, stepping up when neededSupporting people to live with comfort and joy in a place they call home is something truly special and youll feel that difference every day.If youre ready to take the next step in your care career, apply today!For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK.Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations.We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants.All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are also regulated by Ofsted.We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.SWISP

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK, Level 2 Health & Social Care (or working towards Level 3)

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK, Level 2 Health & Social Care (or working towards Level 3)

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

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Swindon

SN4 9LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Swindon

SN4 9LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Become a Care Coordinator and Make a Difference Every Day Whether youre an experienced care professional or have a background in scheduling, this is your chance to join Agincare and help connect the right carers with the clients who need them most. What youll enjoy: £26,000 £28,000 per year Refer-a-friend bonus, up to £1,000* Mileage allowance 32p per mile Career development and fully funded training up to QCF Level 5 Blue Light Card discounts & company pension On-demand pay Who you are: Organised, people-focused, and able to keep things running smoothly Strong attention to detail and confidence in a busy environment At least 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle A day in the life of a Care Coordinator: Match carers with clients and organise care schedules. Support the setup of new care packages. Keep rotas running smoothly and ensure continuity of care. Communicate with families and healthcare professionals. Record staff availability, absences, and emergency calls. Provide on-call support during evenings and weekends when required. Change lives, apply today About us For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK.

Main duties of the job

Become a Care Coordinator and Make a Difference Every Day. Whether youre an experienced care professional or have a background in scheduling, this is your chance to join Agincare and help connect the right carers with the clients who need them most. What youll enjoy includes a salary between £26,000 and £28,000 per year, a refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000*, a mileage allowance of 32p per mile, career development, and fully funded training up to QCF Level 5. You will also benefit from Blue Light Card discounts and a company pension. Successful applicants are expected to be organised, people-focused, and able to keep things running smoothly with strong attention to detail and confidence in a busy environment. Applicants must also have at least 12 months remaining on their right to work in the UK and hold a full UK driving licence with access to their own vehicle. A day in the life of a Care Coordinator involves matching carers with clients and organising care schedules, supporting the setup of new care packages, keeping rotas running smoothly to ensure continuity of care, communicating with families and healthcare professionals, recording staff availability, absences, and emergency calls, and providing on-call support during evenings and weekends when required. Change lives, apply today.

About us

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, Agincare is one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations. Agincare is a proud supporter of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All adult services provided by Agincare are regulated by the CQC, and children's services are regulated by Ofsted. Agincare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Note that Agincare is currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. If a particular role isnt the right fit, applicants are encouraged to explore other vacancies available at www.agincare.com/careers.

Job summary

Be the helping hand that changes someone's day. Are you an experienced care professional ready for your next challenge? Join the Agincare family at Nightingale Care Home and use your skills to make a real difference in residents lives, every single day. This is a role where your compassion and experience can help create a home where people feel comfortable, valued, and truly cared for. What we offer: £13.46 per hour Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000) Outstanding career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5 Blue Light discount package Company pension scheme On-demand pay. Were looking for: Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK Level 2 Health & Social Care (or working towards Level 3) 36 hours per week, including alternate weekends A caring, confident team player with leadership qualities. Your role: Deliver and lead high-quality, person-centred care Support residents with personal care, dignity, and independence Administer medication safely and accurately Contribute to and review care plans Lead activities, out

Main duties of the job

Be the helping hand that changes someone's day. Are you an experienced care professional ready for your next challenge? Join the Agincare family at Nightingale Care Home and use your skills to make a real difference in residents lives, every single day. This is a role where your compassion and experience can help create a home where people feel comfortable, valued, and truly cared for. We offer £13.46 per hour, a refer a friend scheme (up to £1000), outstanding career development with fully funded training up to QCF Level 5, a Blue Light discount package, a company pension scheme, and on-demand pay. Were looking for someone with at least 12 months right to work in the UK, Level 2 Health & Social Care (or working towards Level 3), ready to work 36 hours per week, including alternate weekends. A caring, confident team player with leadership qualities is essential. Your role involves delivering high-quality, person-centred care, supporting residents with personal care and independence, administering medication safely, contributing to care plans, leading activities and engagements, and supporting team members.

About us

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations. We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are also regulated by Ofsted. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Job summary

Package Description: Fancy getting a feel for the job before you apply? Come along to our Dorset Careers Open Day and find out what a career in care could really look like. Meet the team, ask any questions you have, and interview with us on the day for this role. 10th September | 10am 2pm at the Dorchester Corn Exchange. You can book your place here to reserve your interview time: Book your place on Eventbrite or just turn up on the day. Location: Bosworth Care Home, Southdown Avenue, Weymouth, DT3 6HR Join a team where you truly make a difference At Bosworth Care Home, we believe great care starts with a happy, supported team. If youre compassionate, reliable, and looking for a rewarding role where every day matters, wed love to hear from you. What We Offer A close-knit, friendly team with many long-standing staff members Pension scheme Ongoing training and development opportunities with funded qualifications up to QCF level 5 Refer a Friend bonus scheme (up to £1,000) Blu

Main duties of the job

Join a team where you truly make a difference. At Bosworth Care Home, we believe great care starts with a happy, supported team. If youre compassionate, reliable, and looking for a rewarding role where every day matters, wed love to hear from you. What We Offer: A close-knit, friendly team with many long-standing staff members; Pension scheme; Ongoing training and development opportunities with funded qualifications up to QCF level 5; Refer a Friend bonus scheme (up to £1,000); Blue Light Card discount package; On-demand pay, access your earnings when you need them; £12.85 per hour; A welcoming, supportive working environment. As a Care Assistant, youll play a vital role in supporting residents to live comfortably, safely, and with dignity. No two days are the same, but your responsibilities will include: Person-centred care, care planning, medication support, activities & companionship, team support.

About us

Bosworth Care Home has been part of the Weymouth community since 1988. Now under new management and benefiting from significant investment, the home has never looked better. Were proud to offer a warm, homely environment where residents feel safe, valued, and truly at home, supported by a caring team who genuinely enjoy what they do. As a Care Assistant, youll play a vital role in supporting residents to live comfortably, safely, and with dignity. Our care team believes that person-centered care is essential to promoting the well-being of our residents. By joining us, you'll not only provide care but also build meaningful relationships with residents, contributing to their quality of life.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.85 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1547032701

Job locations

Agincare Homes Holdings

Weymouth

DT3 6HR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Fancy getting a feel for the job before you apply? Come along to our Dorset Careers Open Day and find out what a career in care could really look like. Meet the team, ask any questions you have, and interview with us on the day for this role. 10th September | 10am 2pm at the Dorchester Corn Exchange. You can book your place here to reserve your interview time: Book your place on Eventbrite or just turn up on the day.

Location: Bosworth Care Home, Southdown Avenue, Weymouth, DT3 6HR

Join a team where you truly make a difference

At Bosworth Care Home, we believe great care starts with a happy, supported team.If youre compassionate, reliable, and looking for a rewarding role where every day matters, wed love to hear from you.

What We Offer

A close-knit, friendly team with many long-standing staff members

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and development opportunities with funded qualifications up to QCF level 5

Refer a Friend bonus scheme (up to £1,000)

Blue Light Card discount package

On-demand pay, access your earnings when you need them

£12.85 per hour

A welcoming, supportive working environment

About Us

Bosworth Care Home has been part of the Weymouth community since 1988. Now under new management and benefiting from significant investment, the home has never looked better.Were proud to offer a warm, homely environment where residents feel safe, valued, and truly at home, supported by a caring team who genuinely enjoy what they do.

As a Care Assistant, youll play a vital role in supporting residents to live comfortably, safely, and with dignity. No two days are the same, but your responsibilities will include:

Person-centred care: supporting residents with personal care such as bathing, dressing, and oral care while promoting independence and choice

Care planning: contributing to care reviews to ensure support plans reflect individual needs

Medication support: administering medication safely and in line with procedures

Activities & companionship: taking part in social activities, outings, and meaningful engagement within the home

Team support: helping new or existing colleagues through shadowing and teamwork, and supporting the smooth running of the home when required

What Were Looking For

A minimum of 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK, please note: Under new guidance we are unable to accept skilled or student visas

Caring, positive, and reliable individuals

Previous care experience preferred as this is a night role, however fully funded training is provided

Opportunity Available:

Bank Care Assistant - to work as and when required to include day, night and weekend shifts - this is a zero hour contract

If youre looking for a role where you can build relationships, make a real difference, and be part of a supportive team, wed love to welcome you to Bosworth Care Home.

WEYSP

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:Fancy getting a feel for the job before you apply? Come along to our Dorset Careers Open Day and find out what a career in care could really look like. Meet the team, ask any questions you have, and interview with us on the day for this role. 10th September | 10am 2pm at the Dorchester Corn Exchange. You can book your place here to reserve your interview time: Book your place on Eventbrite or just turn up on the day.Location: Bosworth Care Home, Southdown Avenue, Weymouth, DT3 6HRJoin a team where you truly make a differenceAt Bosworth Care Home, we believe great care starts with a happy, supported team.If youre compassionate, reliable, and looking for a rewarding role where every day matters, wed love to hear from you.What We Offer A close-knit, friendly team with many long-standing staff members Pension scheme Ongoing training and development opportunities with funded qualifications up to QCF level 5 Refer a Friend bonus scheme (up to £1,000) Blue Light Card discount package On-demand pay, access your earnings when you need them £12.85 per hour A welcoming, supportive working environmentAbout UsBosworth Care Home has been part of the Weymouth community since 1988. Now under new management and benefiting from significant investment, the home has never looked better.Were proud to offer a warm, homely environment where residents feel safe, valued, and truly at home, supported by a caring team who genuinely enjoy what they do.As a Care Assistant, youll play a vital role in supporting residents to live comfortably, safely, and with dignity. No two days are the same, but your responsibilities will include: Person-centred care: supporting residents with personal care such as bathing, dressing, and oral care while promoting independence and choice Care planning: contributing to care reviews to ensure support plans reflect individual needs Medication support: administering medication safely and in line with procedures Activities & companionship: taking part in social activities, outings, and meaningful engagement within the home Team support: helping new or existing colleagues through shadowing and teamwork, and supporting the smooth running of the home when requiredWhat Were Looking For A minimum of 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK, please note: Under new guidance we are unable to accept skilled or student visas Caring, positive, and reliable individuals Previous care experience preferred as this is a night role, however fully funded training is providedOpportunity Available: Bank Care Assistant - to work as and when required to include day, night and weekend shifts - this is a zero hour contractIf youre looking for a role where you can build relationships, make a real difference, and be part of a supportive team, wed love to welcome you to Bosworth Care Home.WEYSP

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Caring, positive, and reliable individuals with previous care experience preferred as this is a night role, however fully funded training is provided.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Caring, positive, and reliable individuals with previous care experience preferred as this is a night role, however fully funded training is provided.

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

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Weymouth

DT3 6HR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Weymouth

DT3 6HR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Package Description: *Please note: This post is restricted to female applicants only as a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. This is because the role involves providing personal care to women, where it is necessary to preserve their dignity and privacy.* A career where your kindness could brighten someone's day Join our Lansdowne care home team as a Care Assistant and make a real difference in residents lives while building a rewarding career in care, no experience necessary. All you need is compassion and the right to work in the UK. Well provide fully funded training and excellent career development to help you grow. And the best part? Youll get just as much back, the gratitude, the stories, the smiles that stay with you, plus: Youll receive: Outstanding career development with fully funded training and qualifications (up to QCF Level 5) Refer-a-Friend scheme earn up to £1,000* £12.76 per hour Blue Light Card discounts Company pension scheme On-demand pay The

Main duties of the job

Join our Lansdowne care home team as a Care Assistant and make a real difference in residents lives. You dont need previous care experience. What matters most is your kindness and motivation to help others. We provide fully funded training and excellent career development to help you grow, with opportunities to gain qualifications up to QCF Level 5. Youll work as part of a caring team, providing high-quality personal care and support to residents, assisting with medication, supporting daily living activities, and promoting their dignity and independence. You must be compassionate, patient, and great with people, as well as have the right to work in the UK for at least 12 months. This post is restricted to female applicants due to a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Lansdowne Hill Care Home is the workplace, and the role offers £12.76 per hour with additional benefits such as Blue Light Card discounts and a company pension scheme.

About us

Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK for 40 years. With more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, ensuring the highest standards of care and safety. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Agincare is a proud supporter of the Care Leaver Covenant and the Armed Forces community. We offer guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. Although we are not currently able to offer visa sponsorship, we prioritize creating a supportive and welcoming environment for all employees, providing opportunities for career development and comprehensive training to help our team members achieve their professional goals.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.76 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1547032700

Job locations

Agincare Homes Holdings

Swindon

SN4 9LF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:*Please note: This post is restricted to female applicants only as a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. This is because the role involves providing personal care to women, where it is necessary to preserve their dignity and privacy.*

A career where your kindness could brighten someone's day

Join our Lansdowne care home team as a Care Assistant and make a real difference in residents lives while building a rewarding career in care, no experience necessary.

All you need is compassion and the right to work in the UK. Well provide fully funded training and excellent career development to help you grow.

And the best part? Youll get just as much back, the gratitude, the stories, the smiles that stay with you, plus:

Youll receive:

• Outstanding career development with fully funded training and qualifications (up to QCF Level 5)
• Refer-a-Friend scheme earn up to £1,000*
• £12.76 per hour
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Company pension scheme
• On-demand pay

The role of a Care Assistant:

• Provide high-quality personal care and support to residents.
• Assist with medication administration and recording.
• Support residents with daily living activities and routines.
• Build meaningful relationships and provide companionship.
• Help enrich residents' lives through activities, hobbies, and social engagement.
• Promote residents' dignity, independence, and well-being.
• Work as part of a caring team to deliver outstanding person-centred care

About you:You dont need previous care experience. What matters most is your kindness and motivation to help others.

• No experience needed full training provided
• Compassionate, patient and great with people
• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK (we cannot currently offer sponsorship)
• Able to work alternate weekends
• Opportunities Available:
• Night Care Assistantto work 36 hours per week from 8pm to 8am to include alternative weekends
• Bank Care Assistant to have the flexibility to work day, night and weekend shifts as and when required

Whether youre listening to residents wonderful life stories, helping with daily routines, or simply being a friendly face that brightens their day, youll be making a real difference to their lives.

Where you'll be working:Lansdowne Hill Care Home

Click here to view the care homehttps://www.agincare.com/care-homes/wiltshire/lansdowne-hill-care-home-swindon/ Care Quality Commission Rating: //www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-307207690

Apply to be a Care Assistant, where compassion meets purpose.

About us:

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK.Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations.

We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants.All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are also regulated by Ofsted.We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.

SWISP

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:*Please note: This post is restricted to female applicants only as a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. This is because the role involves providing personal care to women, where it is necessary to preserve their dignity and privacy.*A career where your kindness could brighten someone's dayJoin our Lansdowne care home team as a Care Assistant and make a real difference in residents lives while building a rewarding career in care, no experience necessary.All you need is compassion and the right to work in the UK. Well provide fully funded training and excellent career development to help you grow.And the best part? Youll get just as much back, the gratitude, the stories, the smiles that stay with you, plus:Youll receive: Outstanding career development with fully funded training and qualifications (up to QCF Level 5) Refer-a-Friend scheme earn up to £1,000* £12.76 per hour Blue Light Card discounts Company pension scheme On-demand payThe role of a Care Assistant: Provide high-quality personal care and support to residents. Assist with medication administration and recording. Support residents with daily living activities and routines. Build meaningful relationships and provide companionship. Help enrich residents' lives through activities, hobbies, and social engagement. Promote residents' dignity, independence, and well-being. Work as part of a caring team to deliver outstanding person-centred careAbout you:You dont need previous care experience. What matters most is your kindness and motivation to help others. No experience needed full training provided Compassionate, patient and great with people Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK (we cannot currently offer sponsorship) Able to work alternate weekends Opportunities Available: Night Care Assistantto work 36 hours per week from 8pm to 8am to include alternative weekends Bank Care Assistant to have the flexibility to work day, night and weekend shifts as and when requiredWhether youre listening to residents wonderful life stories, helping with daily routines, or simply being a friendly face that brightens their day, youll be making a real difference to their lives.Where you'll be working:Lansdowne Hill Care HomeClick here to view the care homehttps://www.agincare.com/care-homes/wiltshire/lansdowne-hill-care-home-swindon/ Care Quality Commission Rating: //www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-307207690Apply to be a Care Assistant, where compassion meets purpose.About us:For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK.Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations.We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants.All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are also regulated by Ofsted.We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.SWISP

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• No experience needed full training provided

Person Specification Qualifications Essential No experience needed full training provided

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

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Swindon

SN4 9LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Swindon

SN4 9LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a part time Senior Primary Care Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Eastwood Park, located near Bristol.

• Onsite parking
• Onsite Caf
• Access to gym

• Monday - Sunday
• 25 hours per week
• 2 long days
• 7am - 7.30pm - Days
• 7pm - 7.30am - Nights

Salary

Youll receive an annual salary between £29,072 - £32,783 per annum, depending on Experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Primary Care Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a nurse led service and prevent hospital admissions
• Undertake medication rounds, dispense controlled medication, attend emergency response situations, assess patients, and undertake reception screening
• Provide outstanding evidence based care to our patients, seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback, so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
• Deliver non-judgemental care that makes a real difference
• Inspire excellence by forging strong links with our partners and stakeholders and providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within, and feel proud of
• Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement, embedding a culture of shared learning.
• Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care, building strong multi-disciplinary teams and supporting each other to do a great job.

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

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

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

About us

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

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

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

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

Qualifications required:

• Registered nurse Adult
• Current professional qualification (NMC)
• Experience of line management, audits, governance
• Mentoring assessor qualification and Prescribing - Desirable
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
• Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

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

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Job summary

Join a dedicated team delivering a professional, round-the-clock security service at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. As part of our security team youll play a vital role in protecting our patients, staff, and visitors, helping to maintain a safe and supportive environment. From preventing crime and managing challenging behaviour to providing a reassuring presence on site, your work will directly support patient care across our busy hospital settings.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job summary

Surgical (East)

An opportunity has arisen for a post Band 2 Health Care Support Worker, within the Main Outpatients Department.

The successful candidate will work in Main Outpatients Department, which involves working in a Main clinic area, assisting Registered Nurses / Medical team with Adult patients. Applicants must have an approachable manner necessary to deal with patients and their relatives and desirable experience of a hospital environment. Applicants will work as part of a team of nurses and undertake patient care tasks under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered General Nurse responsible for the patient's management.

Following an agreed level of training, the successful candidate will be required to work during Monday to Friday (Hours to be negotiated).

Main duties of the job

Assist the registered nurse/practitioner to deliver a high standard of holistic patient care, ensuring that the patients` dignity and equality is maintained at all times.

Ensure the principles set out in the fundamentals of care are incorporated into daily practice to ensure high quality service for patients and clients.

Assist the patients to maintain their own hygiene and personal appearance.

To perform duties within the plan of care delegated by a qualified practitioner, only for which he/she has the relevant training and assessment.

Prepare ward/clinical area for receiving patients by ensuring area is generally clean and tidy - assist in maintaining the standards in the clinical area and report any untidiness/clutter to the appropriate person.

Assist in the admission of new patients into the department by preparing bed/trolley area, welcoming patient, directing to bed/other area, showing patient around the ward.

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.

Job summary

The post is that of a Specialist in Special Care Dentistry, based at Liverpool University Dental Hospital.

The post holder is expected to have a high level of knowledge and expertise in the field of Special Care Dentistry and should have an innovative approach to teaching, and patient care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is expected to provide treatment under inhalation sedation, intravenous sedation and general anaesthesia.

The post has an important role in supporting teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students and StRs.

The post holder will help to foster good relationships between the Dental Hospital and General Dental Practitioners, Community Dental Service and Primary Care Trusts and other health care providers.

The post-holder will participate in, and where required, lead departmental quality improvement projects.

All clinical staff are accountable and responsible for their own clinical competence and should limit their activity to that which is deemed to be within their competence.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£104,401 to £115,341 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

287-DEN-34-26-A

Job locations

Liverpool University Dental Hospital

Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L3 5PS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is post for a Specialist in Special Care Dentistry (1.0 WTE). The appointment is with the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and is based at Liverpool University Dental Hospital.

The post holder will be expected to work under the line management of the Clinical Director and Divisional Medical Director.

The postholder will be expected to engage in their own continuing professional development and to provide continuing dental education for other staff.

The post holder will help to foster good relationships between the Dental Hospital and General Dental Practitioners, Community Dental Service and Primary Care Trusts and other health care providers.

The post has an important role in supporting teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students and StRs.

The appointee will be engaged in teaching and training of dentists and DCPs in training.

Job description Job responsibilities This is post for a Specialist in Special Care Dentistry (1.0 WTE). The appointment is with the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and is based at Liverpool University Dental Hospital. The post holder will be expected to work under the line management of the Clinical Director and Divisional Medical Director. The postholder will be expected to engage in their own continuing professional development and to provide continuing dental education for other staff. The post holder will help to foster good relationships between the Dental Hospital and General Dental Practitioners, Community Dental Service and Primary Care Trusts and other health care providers. The post has an important role in supporting teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students and StRs. The appointee will be engaged in teaching and training of dentists and DCPs in training.

Person Specification

Attainments

Essential

• Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
• Inclusion on the GDC Specialist List in Special Care Dentistry (or within 6 months of attainment)
• Membership in Special Care Dentistry or equivalent

Desirable

• Post graduate sedation qualification
• Research degree or equivalent

Experience and Training

Essential

• Possession of a certificate of accreditation or eligibility for CCST in Special Care Dentistry (or within 6 months of attainment).
• Successful completion of a SAC approved 3 year training programme in Special Care Dentistry
• Competence in behaviour management techniques and inhalation & intravenous sedation
• Experience of delivering care under general anaesthesia.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching at undergraduate level
• Experience of teaching at postgraduate level

Quality Improvement

Essential

• Evidence of active participation in clinical audit/service evaluations/quality improvement programmes
• Willingness to play a part in audit programmes at Trust and Regional level.

Desirable

• National presentation of quality improvement projects

Management Ability

Essential

• Commitment to effective departmental management.
• Ability to participate as part of a clinical teaching team.

Person Specification Attainments Essential Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC) Inclusion on the GDC Specialist List in Special Care Dentistry (or within 6 months of attainment) Membership in Special Care Dentistry or equivalent Desirable Post graduate sedation qualification Research degree or equivalent Experience and Training Essential Possession of a certificate of accreditation or eligibility for CCST in Special Care Dentistry (or within 6 months of attainment). Successful completion of a SAC approved 3 year training programme in Special Care Dentistry Competence in behaviour management techniques and inhalation & intravenous sedation Experience of delivering care under general anaesthesia. Desirable Experience of teaching at undergraduate level Experience of teaching at postgraduate level Quality Improvement Essential Evidence of active participation in clinical audit/service evaluations/quality improvement programmes Willingness to play a part in audit programmes at Trust and Regional level. Desirable National presentation of quality improvement projects Management Ability Essential Commitment to effective departmental management. Ability to participate as part of a clinical teaching team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool University Dental Hospital

Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L3 5PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool University Dental Hospital

Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L3 5PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services (CWPS) provide Mortuary services across three mortuary sites; University Hospital Coventry NHS Trust, Rugby St Cross, and South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust. The Mortuary team cover both Hospital and Community deaths across Coventry and Warwickshire conducting hospital, coronial, high risk and forensic post-mortem examinations.

Our Mortuary network cares for over 4,000 patients per year. We are the busiest forensic department in the region serving West Midlands, West Mercia and Warwick Police forces, with over 1,000 patients each year.

CWPS are looking for a compassionate individual who will be part of a team responsible for caring for our deceased patients with dignity and respect.

Please note that this position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for inputting accurate and timely patient data on to relevant Trust computerised systems.
• Responsible for the safe disposal of contaminated materials, including sharps and confidential waste.
• Undertake telephone and face-to-face enquiries dealing in a professional manner.
• To prepare the bodies of deceased patients for viewing in accordance with trust policies and procedures.
• To prepare the bodies of deceased patients for release to undertakers in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the dispatching and posting of samples to authorised persons and laboratories ensuring compliance with all statutory regulations.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create anenvironment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

218-HSS-B3-8257015

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Responsible for inputting accurate and timely patient data on to relevant Trust computerised systems.
• Responsible for the safe disposal of contaminated materials, includingsharps and confidential waste.
• Undertake telephone and face-to-face enquiries dealing in a professional manner.
• To prepare the bodies of deceased patients for viewing in accordance with trust policies and procedures.
• To prepare the bodies of deceased patients for release to undertakers in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the dispatching and posting of samples to authorised persons and laboratories ensuring compliance with all statutory regulations.
• Undertake agreed clinical and non-clinical tasks following training ensuring referral to appropriate trained staff as required.
• Participate in the training and support of other staff members as appropriate.
• To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and to work to achieve personal objectives.
• To maintain equipment on a day-to-day basis in accordance with department policies and procedures and in accordance with manufactures guidelines and report any faults to senior staff and equipment suppliers.
• At all times work according to policies and Standard Operative Procedures and bring to the attention of senior staff any changes in practices.
• Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.
• Support with maintaining quality management system to include conducting audits.
• Adhere to correct procedures following accidents, injuries, spillages and breakages and ensure that these are reported to the appropriate officer.
• When problems arise know when to refer to senior and medical staff as appropriate.
• To communicate appropriate patient results to those authorised to receive them and to refer to clinical and scientific staff when required.

For further details please see the attached job description.

Job description Job responsibilities Responsible for inputting accurate and timely patient data on to relevant Trust computerised systems. Responsible for the safe disposal of contaminated materials, includingsharps and confidential waste. Undertake telephone and face-to-face enquiries dealing in a professional manner. To prepare the bodies of deceased patients for viewing in accordance with trust policies and procedures. To prepare the bodies of deceased patients for release to undertakers in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Responsible for the dispatching and posting of samples to authorised persons and laboratories ensuring compliance with all statutory regulations. Undertake agreed clinical and non-clinical tasks following training ensuring referral to appropriate trained staff as required. Participate in the training and support of other staff members as appropriate. To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and to work to achieve personal objectives. To maintain equipment on a day-to-day basis in accordance with department policies and procedures and in accordance with manufactures guidelines and report any faults to senior staff and equipment suppliers. At all times work according to policies and Standard Operative Procedures and bring to the attention of senior staff any changes in practices. Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards. Support with maintaining quality management system to include conducting audits. Adhere to correct procedures following accidents, injuries, spillages and breakages and ensure that these are reported to the appropriate officer. When problems arise know when to refer to senior and medical staff as appropriate. To communicate appropriate patient results to those authorised to receive them and to refer to clinical and scientific staff when required. For further details please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oBasic education to GCSE level oLevel 2 RSPH certificate in mortuary support or willing to work towards oAptitude for learning from "on the job" training

Desirable

• oGCSE or equivalent in English, Mathematics, Biology/anatomy

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working in a customer facing environment

Desirable

• oPrevious NHS experience oPrevious mortuary or funeral work experience

Knowledge

Essential

• oAwareness of NHS systems

Desirable

• oKnowledge of NHS systems

Skills

Essential

• oPatient focused Basic IT skills oAbility work cooperatively within a team oGood communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• oExperience of working within a team

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oBasic education to GCSE level oLevel 2 RSPH certificate in mortuary support or willing to work towards oAptitude for learning from "on the job" training Desirable oGCSE or equivalent in English, Mathematics, Biology/anatomy Experience Essential oExperience of working in a customer facing environment Desirable oPrevious NHS experience oPrevious mortuary or funeral work experience Knowledge Essential oAwareness of NHS systems Desirable oKnowledge of NHS systems Skills Essential oPatient focused Basic IT skills oAbility work cooperatively within a team oGood communication and interpersonal skills Desirable oExperience of working within a team Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are seeking a Specialty Doctor, who together with 94 Consultant Anaesthetists, 13 Associate Specialists, 33 existing Specialty Doctors and 42 Specialty Trainees will provide a comprehensive anaesthetic service.

This post is based at Queen's hospital with the opportunity to rotate to Royal Derby Hospital by mutual agreement. We are able to support doctors aiming to progress via a CESR route.

The position will comprise of between 10 programmed activities on average per week and there are 3.2 additional PAs available with this post (on joining the on-call rota). These posts offer a variety of interests including, theatre work, obstetric anaesthesia, intensive care and resident on call duties. A willingness to work flexibly is essential. The Specialty Doctors are co-ordinated by a dedicated Consultant and the Trust has also appointed a Tutor to specifically support the educational and developmental needs of the Specialty Doctor group in all specialties.

Main duties of the job

Queen's Hospital Burton has a main theatre suite with 5 operating theatres and an 8 bedded recovery. Most surgical specialties (with the exception of orthopaedics) theatre lists take place here. There is adjacent elective admissions lounge where the majority of patients arrive prior to theatre. There is a specific orthopaedic theatre complex with a trauma theatre and a stand-alone (but on site) Treatment Centre, with 6 operating theatres. The majority of cases anticipated to be day cases are operated on here, including the vast majority of ophthalmic cases. In June 2020 two dedicated Orthopaedics theatres were opened adjacent to the Treatment Centre with a 28 bedded ward.

Following a £5 million investment Queens Hospital Burton now has a new fully refurbished Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The Unit has been expanded from 10 to 14 beds (funded for up to 8 Level 3 patients) that also include isolation rooms to treat and rehabilitate acutely unwell patients. The department is supported by experienced and passionate medical, clinical, and non-clinical teams.

About us

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

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

In return we will offer:

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

Key Facts about our Trust:

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

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust provide emergency services at our purpose built Minor Injuries Unit based at UHCW and also at our Urgent Treatment Centre based at St Cross Hospital in Rugby and City of Coventry Health Centre. All sites have dedicated facilities and allocated staff to provide care 7 days a week 24 hours a day. The practitioner within the Minor Injuries Unit/Urgent Treatment Centre is a clinical expert playing a key role in delivering high quality, timely care to patients presenting with minor illness and injury. This is a fast paced, independent role requiring excellent clinical reasoning and decision making skills.

Applicants must hold either a Level 6 or 7 PG Cert/PG diploma in minor injury/illness with demonstratable experience in urgent and emergency care.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

There is an exciting opportunity to join our Emergency Nurse/Care Practitioner team at University hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.

We are seeking motivated and experienced Emergency Practitioners who are able to demonstrate that they can see, treat and independently discharge adult patients from our Minor Injuries Unit to join our dynamic team . As a senior member of the team you will be involved in the clinical and managerial aspects of caring for Emergency patients attending our busy department.Main duties as below,

• Co-ordinate the care of the UTC/MIU patients throughout the care pathway with the multidisciplinary team and clinical services to ensure the effective management of this group of patients.
• Demonstrate specialist skills, knowledge, and expertise in the management of minor injury and minor illness conditions in line with Scope of practice.
• Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
• Using Advanced history taking skills, obtains a patient history in a systematic manner including pertinent physical, social, emotional, psychological, or environmental factors.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellencedesignated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details

Date posted

04 September 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, Part-time

Reference number

218-NM-B7-8271167

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Using Advanced physical assessment skills, undertakes physical examination as appropriate, using techniques of look feel and move and observation, inspection, auscultation, palpation, and percussion, including the safe use of diagnostic equipment as appropriate.
• Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory and radiology investigations to distinguish between normal and abnormal findings on history and physical examination and relates these findings to possible diagnosis.
• Makes clinical decisions using analytical and judgmental skills to reach a diagnosis and effectively communicates the information regarding these decisions, care pathways and policy to the patients/carers and multi professional team.
• Develops and implements a plan of healthcare management which will include any necessary treatment and appropriate referral for further evaluation or follow up care to any member of the multidisciplinary team. Takes clinical responsibility for the diagnosis, management and discharge/referral/transfer of the patient and offers health promotion strategies where appropriate.
• Utilise and ensure others utilise information and IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce, and resource data. Responsible for documenting all clinical notes both computerised and paper based.
• Communicates effectively and works collaboratively with colleagues and other members of the multidisciplinary and multi professional teams to develop and promote the unique contribution to patient care provided by Emergency Practitioners.
• Provide clinical teaching and develop knowledge and skills of junior staff in the Emergency Practitioner team, whilst remaining up to date with clinical and professional developments and own learning. Share knowledge and expertise related to clinical and professional practice within and outside the organisation.
• Support the resuscitation and stabilisation of adults and children / young people applying either ILS/ PILS/ EPALS skills and knowledge.
• Consider any safeguarding concerns: adult and child and comprehensively acting upon them
• Liaising with colleagues and senior teams and the named nurse for adult/ children safeguarding as necessary.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Job description Job responsibilities Using Advanced physical assessment skills, undertakes physical examination as appropriate, using techniques of look feel and move and observation, inspection, auscultation, palpation, and percussion, including the safe use of diagnostic equipment as appropriate. Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory and radiology investigations to distinguish between normal and abnormal findings on history and physical examination and relates these findings to possible diagnosis. Makes clinical decisions using analytical and judgmental skills to reach a diagnosis and effectively communicates the information regarding these decisions, care pathways and policy to the patients/carers and multi professional team. Develops and implements a plan of healthcare management which will include any necessary treatment and appropriate referral for further evaluation or follow up care to any member of the multidisciplinary team. Takes clinical responsibility for the diagnosis, management and discharge/referral/transfer of the patient and offers health promotion strategies where appropriate. Utilise and ensure others utilise information and IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce, and resource data. Responsible for documenting all clinical notes both computerised and paper based. Communicates effectively and works collaboratively with colleagues and other members of the multidisciplinary and multi professional teams to develop and promote the unique contribution to patient care provided by Emergency Practitioners. Provide clinical teaching and develop knowledge and skills of junior staff in the Emergency Practitioner team, whilst remaining up to date with clinical and professional developments and own learning. Share knowledge and expertise related to clinical and professional practice within and outside the organisation. Support the resuscitation and stabilisation of adults and children / young people applying either ILS/ PILS/ EPALS skills and knowledge. Consider any safeguarding concerns: adult and child and comprehensively acting upon them Liaising with colleagues and senior teams and the named nurse for adult/ children safeguarding as necessary. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oStudy at level 6 (Degree/Diploma) in healthcare. oCurrent Professional Registration NMC/HCPC oEvidence of continuing professional development oRecognised academically credited Emergency Practitioner Course (Minor Injury/Minor Illness) oTeaching and assessment qualification and is currently teaching sessions. oPiLs/ ILS course oAdvanced Health Assessment oAssessors in date

Desirable

• oLeadership qualification or completion of a leadership course oALS and EPALS courses oNon-Medical Prescriber

Experience

Essential

• oExperienced Emergency Practitioner with substantial experience as a Band 6 qualified Emergency Practitioner in adult/ children's emergency care. oFamiliarity and quality assurance of nursing audit. oConflict management oExperience of independently managing patients with minor injury/illness in emergency care setting. oExperience of mentoring and supporting junior staff oChange management experience.

Desirable

• oExperience in research and audit. oExperience of Policy/Service development oExperience of service development and project work oEvidence of conference presentation or journal publication

Knowledge

Essential

• oA knowledgeable practitioner with the ability to critically analyse research and apply to the practice setting. oEvidence of research/audit of practice oEvidence of knowledge/ understanding of collaborative practice and the Emergency Practitioner role. oA sound knowledge of professional policies and procedures oKnowledge of clinical governance and a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development oGood understanding of NHS issues

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• oAdvanced Assessment and History taking skills. oPractical skills e.g. Plastering, suturing. oPatient focussed. oExcellent communication skills and good interpersonal skills oEffective leadership skills oIT skills oAbility to prioritise workload and meet deadlines. oGood management of own and others time oAble to use initiative analysing problems to implement solutions and make decisions. oApproachable and adaptable to team working in a multi-disciplinary setting. oSelf-motivated and able to motivate others

Desirable

• oAbility to produce reports and formulate policies.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oStudy at level 6 (Degree/Diploma) in healthcare. oCurrent Professional Registration NMC/HCPC oEvidence of continuing professional development oRecognised academically credited Emergency Practitioner Course (Minor Injury/Minor Illness) oTeaching and assessment qualification and is currently teaching sessions. oPiLs/ ILS course oAdvanced Health Assessment oAssessors in date Desirable oLeadership qualification or completion of a leadership course oALS and EPALS courses oNon-Medical Prescriber Experience Essential oExperienced Emergency Practitioner with substantial experience as a Band 6 qualified Emergency Practitioner in adult/ children's emergency care. oFamiliarity and quality assurance of nursing audit. oConflict management oExperience of independently managing patients with minor injury/illness in emergency care setting. oExperience of mentoring and supporting junior staff oChange management experience. Desirable oExperience in research and audit. oExperience of Policy/Service development oExperience of service development and project work oEvidence of conference presentation or journal publication Knowledge Essential oA knowledgeable practitioner with the ability to critically analyse research and apply to the practice setting. oEvidence of research/audit of practice oEvidence of knowledge/ understanding of collaborative practice and the Emergency Practitioner role. oA sound knowledge of professional policies and procedures oKnowledge of clinical governance and a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development oGood understanding of NHS issues Skills and Abilities Essential oAdvanced Assessment and History taking skills. oPractical skills e.g. Plastering, suturing. oPatient focussed. oExcellent communication skills and good interpersonal skills oEffective leadership skills oIT skills oAbility to prioritise workload and meet deadlines. oGood management of own and others time oAble to use initiative analysing problems to implement solutions and make decisions. oApproachable and adaptable to team working in a multi-disciplinary setting. oSelf-motivated and able to motivate others Desirable oAbility to produce reports and formulate policies. Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust provide emergency services at our purpose built Minor Injuries Unit based at UHCW and also at our Urgent Treatment Centre based at St Cross Hospital in Rugby and City of Coventry Health Centre. All sites have dedicated facilities and allocated staff to provide care 7 days a week 24 hours a day. The practitioner within the Minor Injuries Unit/Urgent Treatment Centre is a clinical expert playing a key role in delivering high quality, timely care to patients presenting with minor illness and injury. This is a fast paced, independent role requiring excellent clinical reasoning and decision making skills.

Applicants must hold either a Level 6 or 7 PG Cert/PG diploma in minor injury/illness with demonstratable experience in urgent and emergency care.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

There is an exciting opportunity to join our Emergency Nurse/Care Practitioner team at University hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.

We are seeking motivated and experienced Emergency Practitioners who are able to demonstrate that they can see, treat and independently discharge adult patients from our Minor Injuries Unit to join our dynamic team . As a senior member of the team you will be involved in the clinical and managerial aspects of caring for Emergency patients attending our busy department.Main duties as below,

• Co-ordinate the care of the UTC/MIU patients throughout the care pathway with the multidisciplinary team and clinical services to ensure the effective management of this group of patients.
• Demonstrate specialist skills, knowledge, and expertise in the management of minor injury and minor illness conditions in line with Scope of practice.
• Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
• Using Advanced history taking skills, obtains a patient history in a systematic manner including pertinent physical, social, emotional, psychological, or environmental factors.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellencedesignated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details

Date posted

04 September 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, Part-time

Reference number

218-AHP-B7-8271167

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Using Advanced physical assessment skills, undertakes physical examination as appropriate, using techniques of look feel and move and observation, inspection, auscultation, palpation, and percussion, including the safe use of diagnostic equipment as appropriate.
• Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory and radiology investigations to distinguish between normal and abnormal findings on history and physical examination and relates these findings to possible diagnosis.
• Makes clinical decisions using analytical and judgmental skills to reach a diagnosis and effectively communicates the information regarding these decisions, care pathways and policy to the patients/carers and multi professional team.
• Develops and implements a plan of healthcare management which will include any necessary treatment and appropriate referral for further evaluation or follow up care to any member of the multidisciplinary team. Takes clinical responsibility for the diagnosis, management and discharge/referral/transfer of the patient and offers health promotion strategies where appropriate.
• Utilise and ensure others utilise information and IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce, and resource data. Responsible for documenting all clinical notes both computerised and paper based.
• Communicates effectively and works collaboratively with colleagues and other members of the multidisciplinary and multi professional teams to develop and promote the unique contribution to patient care provided by Emergency Practitioners.
• Provide clinical teaching and develop knowledge and skills of junior staff in the Emergency Practitioner team, whilst remaining up to date with clinical and professional developments and own learning. Share knowledge and expertise related to clinical and professional practice within and outside the organisation.
• Support the resuscitation and stabilisation of adults and children / young people applying either ILS/ PILS/ EPALS skills and knowledge.
• Consider any safeguarding concerns: adult and child and comprehensively acting upon them
• Liaising with colleagues and senior teams and the named nurse for adult/ children safeguarding as necessary.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Job description Job responsibilities Using Advanced physical assessment skills, undertakes physical examination as appropriate, using techniques of look feel and move and observation, inspection, auscultation, palpation, and percussion, including the safe use of diagnostic equipment as appropriate. Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory and radiology investigations to distinguish between normal and abnormal findings on history and physical examination and relates these findings to possible diagnosis. Makes clinical decisions using analytical and judgmental skills to reach a diagnosis and effectively communicates the information regarding these decisions, care pathways and policy to the patients/carers and multi professional team. Develops and implements a plan of healthcare management which will include any necessary treatment and appropriate referral for further evaluation or follow up care to any member of the multidisciplinary team. Takes clinical responsibility for the diagnosis, management and discharge/referral/transfer of the patient and offers health promotion strategies where appropriate. Utilise and ensure others utilise information and IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce, and resource data. Responsible for documenting all clinical notes both computerised and paper based. Communicates effectively and works collaboratively with colleagues and other members of the multidisciplinary and multi professional teams to develop and promote the unique contribution to patient care provided by Emergency Practitioners. Provide clinical teaching and develop knowledge and skills of junior staff in the Emergency Practitioner team, whilst remaining up to date with clinical and professional developments and own learning. Share knowledge and expertise related to clinical and professional practice within and outside the organisation. Support the resuscitation and stabilisation of adults and children / young people applying either ILS/ PILS/ EPALS skills and knowledge. Consider any safeguarding concerns: adult and child and comprehensively acting upon them Liaising with colleagues and senior teams and the named nurse for adult/ children safeguarding as necessary. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oStudy at level 6 (Degree/Diploma) in healthcare. oCurrent Professional Registration NMC/HCPC oEvidence of continuing professional development oRecognised academically credited Emergency Practitioner Course (Minor Injury/Minor Illness) oTeaching and assessment qualification and is currently teaching sessions. oPiLs/ ILS course oAdvanced Health Assessment oAssessors in date

Desirable

• oLeadership qualification or completion of a leadership course oALS and EPALS courses oNon-Medical Prescriber

Experience

Essential

• oExperienced Emergency Practitioner with substantial experience as a Band 6 qualified Emergency Practitioner in adult/ children's emergency care. oFamiliarity and quality assurance of nursing audit. oConflict management oExperience of independently managing patients with minor injury/illness in emergency care setting. oExperience of mentoring and supporting junior staff oChange management experience.

Desirable

• oExperience in research and audit. oExperience of Policy/Service development oExperience of service development and project work oEvidence of conference presentation or journal publication

Knowledge

Essential

• oA knowledgeable practitioner with the ability to critically analyse research and apply to the practice setting. oEvidence of research/audit of practice oEvidence of knowledge/ understanding of collaborative practice and the Emergency Practitioner role. oA sound knowledge of professional policies and procedures oKnowledge of clinical governance and a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development oGood understanding of NHS issues

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• oAdvanced Assessment and History taking skills. oPractical skills e.g. Plastering, suturing. oPatient focussed. oExcellent communication skills and good interpersonal skills oEffective leadership skills oIT skills oAbility to prioritise workload and meet deadlines. oGood management of own and others time oAble to use initiative analysing problems to implement solutions and make decisions. oApproachable and adaptable to team working in a multi-disciplinary setting. oSelf-motivated and able to motivate others

Desirable

• oAbility to produce reports and formulate policies.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oStudy at level 6 (Degree/Diploma) in healthcare. oCurrent Professional Registration NMC/HCPC oEvidence of continuing professional development oRecognised academically credited Emergency Practitioner Course (Minor Injury/Minor Illness) oTeaching and assessment qualification and is currently teaching sessions. oPiLs/ ILS course oAdvanced Health Assessment oAssessors in date Desirable oLeadership qualification or completion of a leadership course oALS and EPALS courses oNon-Medical Prescriber Experience Essential oExperienced Emergency Practitioner with substantial experience as a Band 6 qualified Emergency Practitioner in adult/ children's emergency care. oFamiliarity and quality assurance of nursing audit. oConflict management oExperience of independently managing patients with minor injury/illness in emergency care setting. oExperience of mentoring and supporting junior staff oChange management experience. Desirable oExperience in research and audit. oExperience of Policy/Service development oExperience of service development and project work oEvidence of conference presentation or journal publication Knowledge Essential oA knowledgeable practitioner with the ability to critically analyse research and apply to the practice setting. oEvidence of research/audit of practice oEvidence of knowledge/ understanding of collaborative practice and the Emergency Practitioner role. oA sound knowledge of professional policies and procedures oKnowledge of clinical governance and a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development oGood understanding of NHS issues Skills and Abilities Essential oAdvanced Assessment and History taking skills. oPractical skills e.g. Plastering, suturing. oPatient focussed. oExcellent communication skills and good interpersonal skills oEffective leadership skills oIT skills oAbility to prioritise workload and meet deadlines. oGood management of own and others time oAble to use initiative analysing problems to implement solutions and make decisions. oApproachable and adaptable to team working in a multi-disciplinary setting. oSelf-motivated and able to motivate others Desirable oAbility to produce reports and formulate policies. Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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