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Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Clinical Psychologist

Devon Partnership NHS Trust View all jobs

North East England

Permanent

Psychologist

GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year

Posted 17 day(s) ago

Reference: 2399394

Job summary

We are looking for a Band 7 Clinical Psychologist to join the Exeter and East Devon multidisciplinary Learning Disability teams, to help us support the wellbeing of this vulnerable and marginalised group.

You will be a senior part of the Clinical Psychology team across Devon, working in and sharing the clinical leadership of your MDTs. You will be part of a rich multi-disciplinary team including Nursing, Psychiatry, Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech and Language therapy. We have a caring and mutually supportive culture which is a vital foundation for the challenging but rewarding work that we do.

Main duties of the job

To improve the psychological health & wellbeing of people with Learning disabilities and provide psychological services to people who use services and staff in your area Intensive Assessment and Treatment Team (IATT).

This will be achieved in this post by:

1. Ensuring the systematic provision of a high quality psychological service to people with Learning Disabilities in Devon as a key component of Health and Social Care Partnership services.

2. Providing clinical leadership, co-ordination and supervision for staff, trainees and volunteers employed by or attached to the psychology service.

3. Carrying a specialist caseload of clients, and providing advice and consultancy to clients and professionals.

4. Working autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the team.

5. Receiving regular professional and clinical supervision in accordance to Trust policy and to Professional Practice Guidelines set out by the Health Professions Council/British Psychological Society.

6. Contributing to the management of psychology services in the locality.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-26-0004-4

Job locations

Franklyn House

Franklyn Drive

Exeter

Devon

EX2 9HS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Communication and Working Relationship Skills

To communicate in a highly skilled and sensitive manner complex and sensitive information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of people with learning disabilities under the services care.
To communicate in a highly skilled and sensitive manner to people with learning disabilities who may present with behaviour that challenges service delivery or who may have complex neurological deficits which affect their understanding, communication and behaviour

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

To undertake highly skilled assessments and make highly skilled evaluations and decisions about assessment, treatment and discharge, and about the psychological management of clients (including management of risk).

Planning and Organisational Skills

To plan, organise and prioritise own workload, balancing the demands of direct client care, support and guidance of carers and professionals, service research and developmental activities.

Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy

To provide Psychological Therapies to the community team for people with learning disabilities, developing specialist psychological formulations and assessments of people with learning disabilities, formulating plans for their psychological treatments and implementing specialist psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups.
To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance, and consultation to other professionals, paid and non-paid carers contributing directly to a service users formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan.

Responsibility for Policy and Service Development Implementation

Policy & service:

To follow policy guidance in own role and to identify and comment on proposed policy changes and service developments.

Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources

Careful use of equipment and resources as provided

Responsibility for Human Resources, e.g. Supervision, Training, HR Advice and Management

There is a requirement to support learners on a regular basis which includes the achievement and updating of profession specific training to the required standard to fulfil this role.

In common with all Clinical Psychologists, the post holder will receive regular professional and clinical supervision in accordance to Trust policy and Professional Practice Guidance set out by the British Psychology Society and the Health Professions Council. The post holder will be supported by the senior psychologists within the speciality and will be expected to use the expertise of others within the service to further develop their clinical skills with this group of people who use services.
To supervise the work of Assistant Psychologists and/or Trainee Clinical Psychologists as required. To provide supervision and Consultancy to Health and Social Care colleagues within the area ATT

Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative Duties

To maintain accurate records
To be responsible for using an email account to generate, monitor, and respond to the e-mail traffic by which the Trust conducts much of its internal communication.

Responsibility for Research and Development

To undertake service relevant research and development activity agreed with the Learning Disability Health and Social Care Partnership, and to organise the R&D activities of assistants and/or trainees as required

Freedom to Act

The post holder is accountable for their own professional actions, acting within Trust policies and procedures and Professional Practice Guidelines.
To work autonomously within clinical professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the governance of psychological practice within the Health and Social Care Partnership for People with Learning Disabilities.
To provide expert and specialist clinical psychology intervention, expertise and advice guidance and consultation on psychological aspects of clinical care to colleagues, other service providers, clients, supporters and families.

Any Other Specific Tasks Required

To ensure that skills and techniques relevant to clinical work and demands of this post are continuously updated.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Communication and Working Relationship Skills

To communicate in a highly skilled and sensitive manner complex and sensitive information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of people with learning disabilities under the services care.
To communicate in a highly skilled and sensitive manner to people with learning disabilities who may present with behaviour that challenges service delivery or who may have complex neurological deficits which affect their understanding, communication and behaviour

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

To undertake highly skilled assessments and make highly skilled evaluations and decisions about assessment, treatment and discharge, and about the psychological management of clients (including management of risk).

Planning and Organisational Skills

To plan, organise and prioritise own workload, balancing the demands of direct client care, support and guidance of carers and professionals, service research and developmental activities.

Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy

To provide Psychological Therapies to the community team for people with learning disabilities, developing specialist psychological formulations and assessments of people with learning disabilities, formulating plans for their psychological treatments and implementing specialist psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups.
To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance, and consultation to other professionals, paid and non-paid carers contributing directly to a service users formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan.

Responsibility for Policy and Service Development Implementation

Policy & service:

To follow policy guidance in own role and to identify and comment on proposed policy changes and service developments.

Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources

Careful use of equipment and resources as provided

Responsibility for Human Resources, e.g. Supervision, Training, HR Advice and Management

There is a requirement to support learners on a regular basis which includes the achievement and updating of profession specific training to the required standard to fulfil this role.

In common with all Clinical Psychologists, the post holder will receive regular professional and clinical supervision in accordance to Trust policy and Professional Practice Guidance set out by the British Psychology Society and the Health Professions Council. The post holder will be supported by the senior psychologists within the speciality and will be expected to use the expertise of others within the service to further develop their clinical skills with this group of people who use services.
To supervise the work of Assistant Psychologists and/or Trainee Clinical Psychologists as required. To provide supervision and Consultancy to Health and Social Care colleagues within the area ATT

Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative Duties

To maintain accurate records
To be responsible for using an email account to generate, monitor, and respond to the e-mail traffic by which the Trust conducts much of its internal communication.

Responsibility for Research and Development

To undertake service relevant research and development activity agreed with the Learning Disability Health and Social Care Partnership, and to organise the R&D activities of assistants and/or trainees as required

Freedom to Act

The post holder is accountable for their own professional actions, acting within Trust policies and procedures and Professional Practice Guidelines.
To work autonomously within clinical professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the governance of psychological practice within the Health and Social Care Partnership for People with Learning Disabilities.
To provide expert and specialist clinical psychology intervention, expertise and advice guidance and consultation on psychological aspects of clinical care to colleagues, other service providers, clients, supporters and families.

Any Other Specific Tasks Required

To ensure that skills and techniques relevant to clinical work and demands of this post are continuously updated.

Person Specification

Planning and Organisational Skills

Essential

Ability to be flexible and cope with multiple demands and manage own workload.
Understanding of the responsibility that clinicians have to be accountable for documenting and evidencing their clinical work and capacity to make use of information technology to keep required records up to date.

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of the Mental Health and Mental Capacity Act and their implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to people with learning disabilities and mental Health.
Knowledge of relevant legislation in relation to people with learning disabilities and mental health.
Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological approaches in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. people who may present with challenging behaviour; personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities).
High level knowledge of theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.
Knowledge and skills in risk assessment and risk management.

Physical Skills

Essential

Mobility to travel across sites.
Ability to carry out psychometric assessments.

Experience

Essential

Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of people who use services across the full range of care settings.
Experience of teaching, training and supervision.

Desirable

Experience of working with a wide range of people who use services across the who life course and who present with issues that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing issues, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
Experience gained during supervised training or working with people with learning disabilities.
Experience of working in services for people with learning disabilities.

Communication and Working Relationship Skills

Essential

Skills in the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to people who use services, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
Skills in providing consultation to other professional and care system groups.
Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with individuals and departments within and outside Devon Partnership Trust.
Ability to work independently and use initiative with a service consisting of a network of teams.
Ability to tolerate ambiguity and maintain own morale and motivation in challenging service delivery contexts.

Qualifications

Essential

Doctorate/Masters level or equivalent qualification in clinical/counselling
Eligible for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Desirable

Further training in assessment and interventions with people with learning disabilities
IT skills

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

Essential

Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. (e.g. people who may present with challenging behaviour; personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities).
Masters level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multi-variate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.

Person Specification

Planning and Organisational Skills

Essential

Ability to be flexible and cope with multiple demands and manage own workload.
Understanding of the responsibility that clinicians have to be accountable for documenting and evidencing their clinical work and capacity to make use of information technology to keep required records up to date.

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of the Mental Health and Mental Capacity Act and their implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to people with learning disabilities and mental Health.
Knowledge of relevant legislation in relation to people with learning disabilities and mental health.
Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological approaches in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. people who may present with challenging behaviour; personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities).
High level knowledge of theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.
Knowledge and skills in risk assessment and risk management.

Physical Skills

Essential

Mobility to travel across sites.
Ability to carry out psychometric assessments.

Experience

Essential

Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of people who use services across the full range of care settings.
Experience of teaching, training and supervision.

Desirable

Experience of working with a wide range of people who use services across the who life course and who present with issues that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing issues, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
Experience gained during supervised training or working with people with learning disabilities.
Experience of working in services for people with learning disabilities.

Communication and Working Relationship Skills

Essential

Skills in the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to people who use services, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
Skills in providing consultation to other professional and care system groups.
Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with individuals and departments within and outside Devon Partnership Trust.
Ability to work independently and use initiative with a service consisting of a network of teams.
Ability to tolerate ambiguity and maintain own morale and motivation in challenging service delivery contexts.

Qualifications

Essential

Doctorate/Masters level or equivalent qualification in clinical/counselling
Eligible for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Desirable

Further training in assessment and interventions with people with learning disabilities
IT skills

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

Essential

Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. (e.g. people who may present with challenging behaviour; personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities).
Masters level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multi-variate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Franklyn House

Franklyn Drive

Exeter

Devon

EX2 9HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Franklyn House

Franklyn Drive

Exeter

Devon

EX2 9HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Recovery Practitioner

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs

North East England

Permanent

Nurse Practitioner

GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year

Posted 17 day(s) ago

Reference: 2399393

Job summary

To act as a specialist recovery practitioner, providing post-operative support for patients across services including elective surgery, emergency care, and maternity.

The post holder is accountable for the provision, organisation, and delivery of patient care within their scope of responsibility and assessed competencies. They will contribute to the development and delivery of safe post-operative care, working across Bedfordshire NHS Foundation Trust Theatres, Maternity, and community services, including the laser unit, OMF, MRI, and supporting acute pain management. The role also includes providing effective mentorship and supervision, and participating in the education and training of nursing staff. The post holder will ensure that safe, efficient, and timely individualised care is delivered in line with local and national standards.

Main duties of the job

Key Duties

Work as a skilled member of the recovery team, undertaking nursing duties within the recovery area and delivering the highest standard of patient care.
Develop and maintain the clinical skills and knowledge required to provide holistic, evidence-based nursing care.
Participate in monitoring and maintaining standards in line with clinic policies and procedures, including the daily checking and secure management of controlled drugs.
Communicate effectively and responsibly with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team.
Maintain accurate, legible written and electronic records of care, ensuring patient safety, privacy, and dignity at all times

Skills & Experience

RGN / ODP-qualified practitioner with current NMC or HCPC registration.
Strong understanding of the post-operative needs of patients and service users.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work under pressure and adapt within a team environment.
Highly motivated, punctual, adaptable, and consistently maintains a professional image

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our valuesWe not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

418-NUR5104-SSJ

Job locations

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.

Utilising the specialist perioperative care plan, the post holder will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care within their scope of responsibility in the Recovery Department and across all peripheral service areas within Bedford Hospital.

Maintain safe and effective airway management for patients arriving in Recovery, working alongside painmanagement processes to ensure highquality postoperative care.
Ensure clear, effective communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team, patients, and relatives. This includes giving and receiving complex or sensitive information, recognising individual needs, and addressing any barriers to understanding.
Competently undertake a wide range of clinical duties in line with professional training and departmental protocols, demonstrating proficiency across Recovery and other relevant areas within Bedford Hospital NHS Trust.
Contribute to the setting, monitoring, and evaluation of care standards in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Work effectively as a team member, supporting colleagues to deliver safe and coordinated care.
Maintain accurate and uptodate patient records in accordance with departmental policies, including care plans and systems such as OPERA, ensuring all documentation supports safe, highquality care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.

Utilising the specialist perioperative care plan, the post holder will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care within their scope of responsibility in the Recovery Department and across all peripheral service areas within Bedford Hospital.

Maintain safe and effective airway management for patients arriving in Recovery, working alongside painmanagement processes to ensure highquality postoperative care.
Ensure clear, effective communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team, patients, and relatives. This includes giving and receiving complex or sensitive information, recognising individual needs, and addressing any barriers to understanding.
Competently undertake a wide range of clinical duties in line with professional training and departmental protocols, demonstrating proficiency across Recovery and other relevant areas within Bedford Hospital NHS Trust.
Contribute to the setting, monitoring, and evaluation of care standards in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Work effectively as a team member, supporting colleagues to deliver safe and coordinated care.
Maintain accurate and uptodate patient records in accordance with departmental policies, including care plans and systems such as OPERA, ensuring all documentation supports safe, highquality care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP

Desirable

Perioperative Care of Patients or Equivalent course for PACU
PILS
Student Assessor or SLIP equivalent

Experience

Essential

Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Multi Skilled Practitioner

Desirable

Previous experience in Recovery/Critical Care/HDU setting

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of professional codes of conduct and practice
Knowledge of Patient safety
Postoperative Care of Surgical Patients
Knowledge of WHO checklist

Desirable

CPD (Perioperative Care of Patients)

Personal Skills

Essential

Autonomous Practitioner
Able to work under pressure
Able to meet deadlines
Able to adapt to changing needs of the service
Open and Team Focused
Reliable, Adaptable and Dependable

Desirable

Enthusiastic and self-aware
Creative and Adaptable
Warm and Reflective

Other

Essential

Able to work various shift pattern and unsocial hours

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP

Desirable

Perioperative Care of Patients or Equivalent course for PACU
PILS
Student Assessor or SLIP equivalent

Experience

Essential

Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Multi Skilled Practitioner

Desirable

Previous experience in Recovery/Critical Care/HDU setting

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of professional codes of conduct and practice
Knowledge of Patient safety
Postoperative Care of Surgical Patients
Knowledge of WHO checklist

Desirable

CPD (Perioperative Care of Patients)

Personal Skills

Essential

Autonomous Practitioner
Able to work under pressure
Able to meet deadlines
Able to adapt to changing needs of the service
Open and Team Focused
Reliable, Adaptable and Dependable

Desirable

Enthusiastic and self-aware
Creative and Adaptable
Warm and Reflective

Other

Essential

Able to work various shift pattern and unsocial hours

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs

North East England

Temporary

Internal/Adult Medicine Physician

GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year

Posted 17 day(s) ago

Reference: 2399392

Job summary

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a dynamic and motivated Locum Consultant gastroenterologist to join our team of consultant gastroenterologists and gastrointestinal surgeons to provide an integrated digestive diseases service across north Cumbria. The North Cumbria GI Service is a new, cohesive and integrated department, combining the services of gastroenterology and endoscopy, upper gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, colorectal, emergency GI surgery.

The successful candidate will join a team of gastroenterologists supported by nurse specialists in IBD & hepatology across North Cumbria NHS Trust. Associated with the transformation of all our services across the Trust, and in conjunction with the introduction of our model for acute medical care, it is envisaged that future configurations will focus complex in patient work at the Carlisle site, and elective outpatient services (endoscopy and outpatient clinics) will be provided by all of the team across the Trust. Sub specialty interest will be encouraged where this contributes to and complements the department and Trusts' service needs.

While appointees will be appointed to a base unit, all members of the team will be expected to contribute to all aspects of the general gastroenterology service across the Trust.

All successful candidates will be expected to submit documentation for the GMC Portfolio Pathway within 18 months of their start date.

Main duties of the job

The department has two dedicated GI wards within the Cumberland Infirmary at Carlisle for the treatment of inpatients. The plan in the near future is to have all GI areas co-located. There is a new, state of the art dedicated 4-room endoscopy unit at The Cumberland Infirmary and the new endoscopy unit at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven has 2 dedicated rooms in a new, state of the art facility. There is a specialist GI physiology lab on both sites.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond.We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.

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
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.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

262-A-26-8132904-C

Job locations

Cumberland Infirmary & West Cumberland Hospital

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The On-call commitment includes Out of Hours GI Bleed cover. The standard job plan attracts 10-12 PA's.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region.

Please see full job description and personal specification for details.

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.

Job description Job responsibilities The On-call commitment includes Out of Hours GI Bleed cover. The standard job plan attracts 10-12 PA's. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region. Please see full job description and personal specification for details. 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

Full GMC Registration
To hold the MRCP (UK)

Desirable

Postgraduate qualification in gastroenterology (MRCP Gastro, MD, PhD or equivalent

Skills and Experience

Essential

Clinical experience and competence in gastroenterology.
Ability to provide therapeutic endoscopy for GI bleeding.
Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

Desirable

Subspecialty expertise in gastroenterology or endoscopy

Clinical Governance

Essential

Evidence of experience in Clinical Governance
Experience of Audit

Personal and professional Attributes

Essential

Upholds Trust values
GMC code of conduct

Management & Administrative

Essential

Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently

Desirable

Experience/qualification in clinical leadership/management

Teaching

Essential

Experience and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate clinical staff

Desirable

Medical education qualification

Research

Essential

Experience of research

Desirable

Postgraduate research degree
Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Publication in peer reviewed journals

Other requirements

Essential

Willingness and ability to travel across sites if needed

Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential Full GMC Registration To hold the MRCP (UK) Desirable Postgraduate qualification in gastroenterology (MRCP Gastro, MD, PhD or equivalent Skills and Experience Essential Clinical experience and competence in gastroenterology. Ability to provide therapeutic endoscopy for GI bleeding. Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Desirable Subspecialty expertise in gastroenterology or endoscopy Clinical Governance Essential Evidence of experience in Clinical Governance Experience of Audit Personal and professional Attributes Essential Upholds Trust values GMC code of conduct Management & Administrative Essential Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently Desirable Experience/qualification in clinical leadership/management Teaching Essential Experience and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate clinical staff Desirable Medical education qualification Research Essential Experience of research Desirable Postgraduate research degree Ability to supervise postgraduate research Publication in peer reviewed journals Other requirements Essential Willingness and ability to travel across sites if needed

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

Cumberland Infirmary & West Cumberland Hospital

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

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

Cumberland Infirmary & West Cumberland Hospital

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Gastroenterologist

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs

North East England

Permanent

Internal/Adult Medicine Physician

GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year

Posted 17 day(s) ago

Reference: 2399391

Job summary

North Cumbria Integrated Care is looking for a dynamic and motivated Consultant gastroenterologist to join our team of consultant gastroenterologists and gastrointestinal surgeons to provide an integrated digestive diseases service across north Cumbria. The North Cumbria GI Service is a new, cohesive and integrated department, combining the services of gastroenterology and endoscopy, upper gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, colorectal, emergency GI surgery.

The successful candidate will join a team of gastroenterologists supported by nurse specialists in IBD & hepatology across the Trust. Associated with the transformation of all our services across the Trust, and in conjunction with the introduction of our model for acute medical care, it is envisaged that future configurations will focus complex in patient work at the Carlisle site, and elective outpatient services (endoscopy and outpatient clinics) will be provided by all of the team across the Trust. Sub specialty interest will be encouraged where this contributes to and complements the department and Trusts' service needs.

Please note: You must be on the Specialist Register in order to be eligible for appointment to this level of post.

Main duties of the job

The department has two dedicated GI wards within the Cumberland Infirmary at Carlisle for the treatment of inpatients. The plan in the near future is to have all GI areas co-located. There is a dedicated 4-room endoscopy unit at The Cumberland Infirmary and the new endoscopy unit at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven has 2 dedicated rooms in a new, state of the art facility. There is a specialist GI physiology lab on both sites.

We currently provide a consultant of the week service for our in patients, a 24/7 GI bleed rota as well as specialist services in IBD, Hepatology, HPB, Bowel Cancer screening and complex polypectomy. Endoscopy services, are provided across our two acute sites in Carlisle and Whitehaven. A full range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including ERCP, are available. Our new £15M, 5 room, State of the Art, JAG accredited Endoscopy Suite opened in March 2025.

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

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

262-A-26-7738815-E

Job locations

Cumberland Infirmary & West Cumberland Hospital

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

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 our Policy for eligible vacancies.

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 follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56. 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 our Policy for eligible vacancies. 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 follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56. 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 and Training

Essential

Full GMC Registration
CCST/CESR Specialist Registration

Desirable

Postgraduate qualification in gastroenterology

Skills and Experience

Essential

Clinical experience and competence in gastroenterology
Ability to provide therapeutic endoscopy for GI bleeding.
Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

Desirable

Subspecialty expertise in gastroenterology or endoscopy

Clinical Governance

Essential

Evidence of experience in Clinical Governance
Experience of Audit

Personal and professional Attributes

Essential

Upholds Trust values
GMC code of conduct

Management and Administrative

Essential

Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently

Desirable

Experience/qualification in clinical leadership/management

Teaching

Essential

Experience and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate clinical staff

Desirable

Medical education qualification

Research

Essential

Experience of research

Desirable

Postgraduate research degree
Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Publication in peer reviewed journals

Other Requirements

Essential

Willingness and ability to travel across sites if needed

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Full GMC Registration CCST/CESR Specialist Registration Desirable Postgraduate qualification in gastroenterology Skills and Experience Essential Clinical experience and competence in gastroenterology Ability to provide therapeutic endoscopy for GI bleeding. Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Desirable Subspecialty expertise in gastroenterology or endoscopy Clinical Governance Essential Evidence of experience in Clinical Governance Experience of Audit Personal and professional Attributes Essential Upholds Trust values GMC code of conduct Management and Administrative Essential Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently Desirable Experience/qualification in clinical leadership/management Teaching Essential Experience and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate clinical staff Desirable Medical education qualification Research Essential Experience of research Desirable Postgraduate research degree Ability to supervise postgraduate research Publication in peer reviewed journals Other Requirements Essential Willingness and ability to travel across sites if needed

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

Cumberland Infirmary & West Cumberland Hospital

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

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

Cumberland Infirmary & West Cumberland Hospital

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Support Worker Willow A

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs

North East England

Permanent

Support Staff

GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year

Posted 17 day(s) ago

Reference: 2399390

Job summary

Are you committed to delivering the highest level of patient care? Do you treat colleagues, patients (and their visitors) with courtesy, consideration and dignity? If your answers are yes, then read on!

Willow A is a general medical ward based at the Cumberland Infirmary. The ward has 29 beds and we are looking for enthusiastic clinical support workers who want to come and join our team.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for dedicated and caring health care assistants to come and work within our friendly team. You will assist the nurses and ward staff in the day to day delivery of all care needs to our patients.

Willow A ward is a friendly team of nurses and clinical support workers. who work very closely with all other members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Ensure the nutritional needs of the patient are met by assisting them to eat and drink. Also by helping them complete their daily menu card. Be aware of increased nutritional needs.
Record accurately nutritional and fluid intake, reporting concerns to Registered Nurse.
Supporting patients on the ward with all daily living activities.
Ensure privacy and dignity at all times

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

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8299567

Job locations

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle, Cumbria

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

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 our Policy for eligible vacancies.

The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information please see the attached Care Certificate document attached.

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 follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or 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 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. 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 our Policy for eligible vacancies. The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information please see the attached Care Certificate document attached. 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 follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or 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

Level 3 vocational qualification or Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties
GCSE Maths and English grade 4 - 9 or equivalent qualification
Competency and experience of a range of care and related clinical or therapeutic procedures
National Care Certificate

Desirable

Undertaken relevant additional training for Clinical Support Workers

Knowledge and experience

Essential

Experience of working in health or social care.
Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalating changes or findings
Working knowledge of legislation underpinning care provision
Understanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation
Insight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective team work
Knowledge of Safeguarding
Understanding work-related boundaries
Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality

Desirable

Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies.
Clinical policies and procedures
Evidence of understanding of Trust Business

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication.
Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills.
Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems.
Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient / service user interactions, observations and metrics.
Ability to demonstrate the importance of holistic person centred care and related procedures.
Attention to detail
Ability to use initiative appropriately
Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
Desire to encourage and support patients to remain as independent as possible
Ability to deal with a wide range of people at all levels, including clients, carers, family, health and social care colleagues and other professionals.
Caring and empathetic.
Motivated and with a pro-active approach.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Committed to providing high quality patient care
Willingness to undertake job related training and multi-disciplinary competencies for more effective patient care.
Personal resilience.
Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
Presents self as courteous, respectful and helpful and understands importance of professional image
Reliable, adaptable and dependable.

Desirable

Keyboard skills.
Venepuncture

Personal Circumstances

Essential

Willing to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and bank holidays
Flexible and versatile approach to meet the needs of the service.

Desirable

Ability to travel between the sites from which the Trust undertakes its business, or attend meetings or training offsite.

other requirements

Essential

Promote equality and value diversity
Adhere to Trust Values and professional behaviours.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 3 vocational qualification or Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties GCSE Maths and English grade 4 - 9 or equivalent qualification Competency and experience of a range of care and related clinical or therapeutic procedures National Care Certificate Desirable Undertaken relevant additional training for Clinical Support Workers Knowledge and experience Essential Experience of working in health or social care. Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalating changes or findings Working knowledge of legislation underpinning care provision Understanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation Insight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective team work Knowledge of Safeguarding Understanding work-related boundaries Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality Desirable Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies. Clinical policies and procedures Evidence of understanding of Trust Business Skills and Aptitudes Essential Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication. Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills. Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems. Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient / service user interactions, observations and metrics. Ability to demonstrate the importance of holistic person centred care and related procedures. Attention to detail Ability to use initiative appropriately Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care Desire to encourage and support patients to remain as independent as possible Ability to deal with a wide range of people at all levels, including clients, carers, family, health and social care colleagues and other professionals. Caring and empathetic. Motivated and with a pro-active approach. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Committed to providing high quality patient care Willingness to undertake job related training and multi-disciplinary competencies for more effective patient care. Personal resilience. Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure. Presents self as courteous, respectful and helpful and understands importance of professional image Reliable, adaptable and dependable. Desirable Keyboard skills. Venepuncture Personal Circumstances Essential Willing to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and bank holidays Flexible and versatile approach to meet the needs of the service. Desirable Ability to travel between the sites from which the Trust undertakes its business, or attend meetings or training offsite. other requirements Essential Promote equality and value diversity Adhere to Trust Values and professional behaviours.

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle, Cumbria

CA2 7HY

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

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle, Cumbria

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Practitioner Psychologist, Psychotherapist & Psychological Therapist

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs

North East England

Permanent

Psychologist

GBP 58,133 - 65,261 per year

Posted 17 day(s) ago

Reference: 2399389

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or Psychotherapist within the Richmond and Wandsworth Community Drug and Alcohol Service (RWCDAS), a specialist NHS addictions service led by SLaM in partnership with WRWU, St Mungo's and CDARS. The service provides trauma-informed care for people experiencing substance misuse, complex trauma, interpersonal difficulties, social exclusion and risk-taking, particularly those facing multiple disadvantage. The postholder will play a key role in delivering a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE), providing compassionate, evidence-based and culturally responsive care. Responsibilities include specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention, care planning, outcome monitoring, multidisciplinary consultation, supervision and training of third-sector staff. Opportunities include service development, audit, quality improvement and research to support innovation. You will join a supportive psychology team with strong links to SLaM Addictions CAG and IoPPN. Professional development opportunities include CPD, teaching on MSc and Clinical Psychology Doctorate programmes, leadership in trauma-informed care and supervision. Applications are welcomed from newly qualified and soon-to-qualify Clinical/Counselling Psychologists and psychotherapists. The service is committed to an inclusive, anti-racist culture that promotes equality, diversity, psychological safety, service improvement and innovation.

Main duties of the job

Provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment for adults with co-occurring conditions, including trauma, PD, anxiety, depression, OCD and psychosis. Conduct and interpret psychological, neuropsychological and psychometric assessments to inform formulation and care planning. Deliver evidence-based individual and group interventions, monitor outcomes and adapt treatment plans accordingly. Implementing appropriate risk management plans. Work autonomously within HCPC, BPS and Trust standards, responsible for clinical decision-making, treatment and discharge planning. Contribute to psychologically and trauma-informed services, supporting care pathways and improving access for socially excluded populations. Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively, adapting approaches to meet cultural, sensory and communication needs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to provide integrated, person-centred care. Support service development through audit, research, evaluation and QI, disseminating findings through reports and presentations. Provide consultation, training and clinical supervision to colleagues, assistant psychologists and trainees. Contribute to workforce development and evidence-based practice across mental health and addiction services. Maintain high standards of record keeping, report writing and data management, engage in CPD and ensure services remain inclusive, accessible, responsive to diverse communities.

About us

Richmond and Wandsworth Community Drug and Alcohol Service (RWCDAS) is part of the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM), within the Addictions Clinical Academic Group. The Trust provides recognised high quality learning and development opportunities as well as offering the chance to be involved in research projects through the Institute of Psychiatry and globally respected Addictions Department. This is a Consortium partnership comprised of We Are With You, St. Mungo's, CDARS and SLaM, with SLaM being the lead agency in this model. This is a cross borough contract since 1st April 2020 with shared leadership and specialist roles as well as local core services. RWCDAS provide an excellent and first class range of drug and alcohol treatment options to residents of the two Boroughs. Our services are busy and dynamic, with a strong recovery focus. We currently operate a core site in Wandsworth and Richmond plus various satellites including in primary care. We in-reach to local hospitals, offer street outreach, and work closely with local stakeholders including social care and mental health. We also have a comprehensive online offer. We are growing an experienced network of volunteers and peer mentors to support treatment delivery. We champion Freedom To Speak Up locally, as well as actively ensuring an inclusive and anti-racist stance within the workplace and the work we do.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-CLI-7673871

Job locations

RWCDAS- Richmond and Wandsworth Community Drug and Alcohol service

Unit 2 Ilex House, 94 Holly Rd, Twickenham, TW1 4HF and St. John’s Therapy Centre, 162 St John’s Hill, Battersea SW11 1SW

London

SW11 1SW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Personal Specification:

Qualifications

Essential Requirements

Entry level qualification in applied psychological therapy/mental health/social welfare profession and demonstrable practice in this field (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level/supervised practice/additional training) that has been accepted for the purposes of professional registration.

Registered with professional body as appropriate to discipline HCPC/APC/BPC/UKCP/BACP/BABCP.

Desirable Requirements

Additional training in relevant specialist psychological models (CBT, MBT, DBT, CAT, Systemic).

Experience

Essential Requirements

Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in adult mental health (e.g., addictions, homelessness, complex trauma, mood disorders, personality disorders).

Experience of engagement of hard-to-reach clients.

Experience of working with, and addressing, issues of diversity.

Experience of consulting and joint working with other staff.

Desirable Requirements

Experience of specialist work with trauma and complex trauma.

Experience of providing teaching and training to other professional groups.

Knowledge / Skills

Essential Requirements

Doctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis

Awareness of racial diversity issues and factors affecting access to mental health care.

Specialist and transferable psychological skills and knowledge relevant to work with clients with substance use disorders.

Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner with appropriate level of clinical and managerial supervision.

Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning.

Highly developed verbal and written communication skills (incl. delivering complex and sensitive information to clients, families and staff).

Desirable Requirements

Consultation skills to work with the multi-professional team or other professional groups within own service

Job description Job responsibilities Personal Specification: Qualifications Essential Requirements Entry level qualification in applied psychological therapy/mental health/social welfare profession and demonstrable practice in this field (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level/supervised practice/additional training) that has been accepted for the purposes of professional registration. Registered with professional body as appropriate to discipline HCPC/APC/BPC/UKCP/BACP/BABCP. Desirable Requirements Additional training in relevant specialist psychological models (CBT, MBT, DBT, CAT, Systemic). Experience Essential Requirements Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in adult mental health (e.g., addictions, homelessness, complex trauma, mood disorders, personality disorders). Experience of engagement of hard-to-reach clients. Experience of working with, and addressing, issues of diversity. Experience of consulting and joint working with other staff. Desirable Requirements Experience of specialist work with trauma and complex trauma. Experience of providing teaching and training to other professional groups. Knowledge / Skills Essential Requirements Doctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis Awareness of racial diversity issues and factors affecting access to mental health care. Specialist and transferable psychological skills and knowledge relevant to work with clients with substance use disorders. Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner with appropriate level of clinical and managerial supervision. Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning. Highly developed verbal and written communication skills (incl. delivering complex and sensitive information to clients, families and staff). Desirable Requirements Consultation skills to work with the multi-professional team or other professional groups within own service

Person Specification

Essential

UK Professional accreditation (e.g. HCPC, BABCP, etc.)
Right of abode and work in the UK

Essential and desirable

Essential

Work experience with this client group
Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in adult mental health

Desirable

Experience of providing teaching and training to other professional groups.
Post-qualification accreditation in a therapeutic modality relevant to this role

Desirable

Registered psychotherapist

Person Specification Essential Essential UK Professional accreditation (e.g. HCPC, BABCP, etc.) Right of abode and work in the UK Essential and desirable Essential Work experience with this client group Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in adult mental health Desirable Experience of providing teaching and training to other professional groups. Post-qualification accreditation in a therapeutic modality relevant to this role Desirable Desirable Registered psychotherapist

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

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

RWCDAS- Richmond and Wandsworth Community Drug and Alcohol service

Unit 2 Ilex House, 94 Holly Rd, Twickenham, TW1 4HF and St. John’s Therapy Centre, 162 St John’s Hill, Battersea SW11 1SW

London

SW11 1SW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

RWCDAS- Richmond and Wandsworth Community Drug and Alcohol service

Unit 2 Ilex House, 94 Holly Rd, Twickenham, TW1 4HF and St. John’s Therapy Centre, 162 St John’s Hill, Battersea SW11 1SW

London

SW11 1SW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse Band 5 Ward 5, Fixed Term - 9 months

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs

North East England

Temporary

Registered Nurse/RN

GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year

Posted 17 day(s) ago

Reference: 2399388

Job summary

Band 5 Staff nurse, 24 hours covering maternity leave for 9 months

We are seeking a motivated registered Nurse to join our team.

We are a 28 bedded medical ward caring for patients with a range of acute and chronic conditions.

Were looking for someone who is highly committed to best practice and be able to work with in a team environment, and have outstanding communication skills.

Our Ethos is to provide the highest standard of care with kindness and compassion.

There are many development opportunities to consolidate your skills and develop new skills with in a supportive environment.

Come and be a part of a highly motivated supportive team who strive to continually develop and improve.

Main duties of the job

Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care, providing the prescribed nursing care without supervision. Contribute to the development and evaluation of nursing practice in the unit.

Support Patients, and their families, during their diagnosis and treatment

Liaise with other departments both at WCH and CIC to ensure the safe transfer of the Patients.

The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for all newly registered healthcare professionals.

Healthcare Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.

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

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8321541

Job locations

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Road

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

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 the UK 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.

The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for New to registration Nurses Midwives and Allied Health Professionals.

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 £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 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. 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 the UK 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. The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for New to registration Nurses Midwives and Allied Health Professionals. 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 £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 Nurse adult with active NMC registration or working towards

Desirable

ILS or Equivalent
Relevant post-registration development or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Student nurse or general nursing within the NHS or equivalent.

Desirable

Coronary Care experience.
Teaching /supporting students experience.
NIV experience.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

Ability to work as a member of a team, without close supervision.
Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
Teaching skills.
Able to adapt to changing workload and work to meet deadlines.
Ability to act as a mentor to Students and HCAs.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable

IT skills.
Clinical skills.

Other requirements

Essential

Flexible approach to working patterns
Willing to develop by expansion of the role.

Desirable

Interest in staff development.

Personal Circumstances

Essential

Motivation
Enthusiasm
Commitment to professional development.
Maintain professional image/ attitude at all times

Desirable

Passion for Cardiology.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse adult with active NMC registration or working towards Desirable ILS or Equivalent Relevant post-registration development or equivalent Knowledge and Experience Essential Student nurse or general nursing within the NHS or equivalent. Desirable Coronary Care experience. Teaching /supporting students experience. NIV experience. Skills and Aptitudes Essential Ability to work as a member of a team, without close supervision. Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care. Teaching skills. Able to adapt to changing workload and work to meet deadlines. Ability to act as a mentor to Students and HCAs. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Desirable IT skills. Clinical skills. Other requirements Essential Flexible approach to working patterns Willing to develop by expansion of the role. Desirable Interest in staff development. Personal Circumstances Essential Motivation Enthusiasm Commitment to professional development. Maintain professional image/ attitude at all times Desirable Passion for Cardiology.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

North 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)

Ash Trees Surgery

Practice Pharmacist

Ash Trees Surgery View all jobs

North East England

Permanent

Pharmacist

Posted 17 day(s) ago

Reference: 2399387

Job summary

We have an exciting new opportunity to join our team as a Practice Pharmacist.

The post holder will work within their clinical competencies as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide expertise in clinical medicines management, provide structured medication reviews, manage long term conditions, management of medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, manage repeat prescription authorisations and reauthorisation, acute prescription requests, while addressing both the public health and social care needs of patients in the GP practices that make up the PCN.

The post holder will act within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside our medicines management team. In this role, you will be supported by our Practice Pharmacist who will manage and mentor them.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management and long term conditions management within the practice, undertaking clinical medicines reviews and address public health and social needs of our patients.

Main duties of the job

Provide expertise in clinical medicines review & address public health & social needs of patients in GP practices

Reduce inappropriate polypharmacy & wasteful prescribing

Reconcile medicines following hospital discharge & work with patients & community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge

Contribute to reductions in medicine related hospital admissions & readmissions by supporting patients to get the best outcomes from their medicines, identifying & addressing medicines related issues

Interface with community & hospital pharmacy colleagues & develop referral processes between primary care professionals including the promotion of the repeat dispensing service

Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing requests for repeat prescriptions & medicines reaching review dates

Manage patients & health care professionals medicine queries

Increase quality & safety of prescribing through mechanisms such as audit & PDSA cycles

Manage practice formularies to improve the quality, safety, & cost effectiveness of prescribing

Implement drug withdrawals & alerts eg, MHRA aimed at improving medicines safety

Work with primary care professional & patients to implement NICE & other evidence-based guidelines

Contribute to multimorbidity reviews & MDT reviews

Provide medicines information & training to Practice healthcare professionals & admin staff. Review Pathology results for patients on known medicines.

Act as a source of medicines information

About us

We offer:

A comprehensive induction to the role and training plan
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
Incremental annual leave scheme plus 8 Bank Holidays
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
Access to NHS discount scheme

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A2779-26-0009

Job locations

Market Street

Carnforth

Lancashire

LA5 9JU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide expertise in clinical medicines review and address public health and social needs of patients in GP practices.

Reduce inappropriate polypharmacy and wasteful prescribing through clinical medication review

Reconcile medicines following hospital discharge and work with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge.

Contribute to reductions in medicine related hospital admissions and readmissions by supporting patients to get the best outcomes from their medicines and identifying and addressing medicines related issues.

Interface with community and hospital pharmacy colleagues and develop referral processes between primary care professionals including the promotion of the repeat dispensing service.

Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing requests for repeat prescriptions and medicines reaching review dates.

Manage patients and health care professionals medicine queries.

Increase quality and safety of prescribing through mechanisms such as audit and PDSA cycles.

Manage practice formularies to improve the quality, safety, and cost effectiveness of prescribing.

Implement drug withdrawals and alerts e.g., MHRA aimed at improving medicines safety.

Work with primary care professional and patients to implement NICE and other evidence-based guidelines.

Contribute to multimorbidity reviews and multidisciplinary reviews.

Provide medicines information and training to Practice healthcare professionals and admin staff.

Review Pathology results for patients on known medicines.

Act as a source of medicines information for all the practice team and patients (e.g. around doses, side effects, adverse events, possible alternatives e.g. around out of stocks)

Supporting our Women's health lead in delivering menopause medication reviews, ensuring safe and effective evidence based prescribing, to optimise patient outcomes