Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a 6 month secondment has arisen within the Older People's Community Mental Health Team for a Community Support Worker. In helping us deliver outstanding mental health care you'll be making a real difference to residents and their families within Stockport every single day, with support from the organisation and your colleagues every step of the way. As part of our vibrant culture you'll build lasting professional relationships that will take you further, whatever your career goal.

Stockport Older People's Community Mental Health Team supports people over the age of 65 who have severe and complex mental health needs both of organic and functional in nature. The team in primarily made up of Mental Health Nurses, an Occupational Therapist and Psychologist however we work closely with our partner colleagues in Social Care.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the multidisciplinary team and provide support on both an individual and group basis to individuals experiencing mental health problems to enable them to achieve their full potential through accessing resources available within their wider communities and equipping them with the skills and confidence to enable them to manage their lives independently.

Stockport Older People's Community Mental Health Team is a friendly team which works with people over the age of 65 who have a moderate to severe mental disorders, who may present with behaviours that challenge and have associated complex needs and risks.

About us

We are proud to provide a high quality mental health service based on the Recovery Model.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a deputy team manager within a Community Mental Health, providing specialist mental health care to the population of Stockport. The Secondary Care CMHT support residents with severe and enduring mental health conditions. population we serve.

This an exciting time for Stockport CMHT. We are currently undergoing a transformation within our service as part of the National Transformations of community services and the local Living Well developments. It is an opportunity to be part of our service development, with planned investment in our staff and new role development.

The CMHT work with people aged 16 and over with severe and enduring mental health and social care needs.

In this role you will be responsible for supporting the CMHT team manager in managing and coordinating the Community Mental Health Team and ensuring that the team works cohesively and meets its objectives in the most effective and efficient way,

The post-holder will act as a named worker for a reduced caseload of mental health service users who have complex needs.

providing holistic assessment, interventions, risk assessments and care plans.

Main duties of the job

To support the team manager in ensuring that care is delivered in accordance with the Professionals Code of Conduct and reflects the requirements of Pennine Care.

Please see Job Description for main details of the job in more detail.

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Details

Date posted

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per anum,pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

311-S760-26-B

Job locations

CMHT East

1 Baker Street

Stockport

SK4 1QQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full range of duties and responsibilities is listed within the Job description and personal specification.

Application support -We recommend tailoring your application to each role you apply for, particularly your supporting information. This gives you the best chance of success. Your supporting information should clearly explain, with examples, how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role.

We are aware of the increase in AI being used for job applications. AI can be a useful tool to assist in writing your application, but these tools may not understand the context or requirements of the job you are applying for and using for all your application will not be a true reflection of your skills and experience. Relying on AI for your whole application can negatively impact on your chances of success throughout the recruitment process as you will be asked to provide evidence to support what you have written. Take the time to proofread your application to ensure you can evidence what you have submitted, whether this is by your experience or certificates

We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit thejobs events pageon our website.

Sponsorship Information -We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications.Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship.You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on thegovernment website.

After You Apply -Once your application is submitted, youll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.

If You're Offered the Role -If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. Youll receive a formal conditional offer via email

Pre-Employment Checks -To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line withNHS Employment Check Standards. These include:

• Identity verification
• Right to work check
• Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
• Professional registration and/or qualification check
• Occupational health assessment
• Employment history and reference validation

All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide theirHMRC employment historyto cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history andreferences.

If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on currentgovernment guidance.If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.

Once Checks Are Complete -

The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. Youll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.

Additional Information -

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.

If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 4100 as early as possible so we can support you.

Please note:

• We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.
• We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you have a disability or longterm health condition and need extra time or adjustments to complete your application, please contact us as soon as possible. We will ensure you are not disadvantaged where a reasonable adjustment is appropriate.

Job description Job responsibilities The full range of duties and responsibilities is listed within the Job description and personal specification. Application support -We recommend tailoring your application to each role you apply for, particularly your supporting information. This gives you the best chance of success. Your supporting information should clearly explain, with examples, how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role. We are aware of the increase in AI being used for job applications. AI can be a useful tool to assist in writing your application, but these tools may not understand the context or requirements of the job you are applying for and using for all your application will not be a true reflection of your skills and experience. Relying on AI for your whole application can negatively impact on your chances of success throughout the recruitment process as you will be asked to provide evidence to support what you have written. Take the time to proofread your application to ensure you can evidence what you have submitted, whether this is by your experience or certificates We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit thejobs events pageon our website. Sponsorship Information -We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications.Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship.You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on thegovernment website. After You Apply -Once your application is submitted, youll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email. If You're Offered the Role -If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. Youll receive a formal conditional offer via email Pre-Employment Checks -To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line withNHS Employment Check Standards. These include: Identity verification Right to work check Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role) Professional registration and/or qualification check Occupational health assessment Employment history and reference validation All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide theirHMRC employment historyto cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history andreferences. If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on currentgovernment guidance.If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn. Once Checks Are Complete - The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. Youll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions. Additional Information - We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve. If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 4100 as early as possible so we can support you. Please note: We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly. We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you have a disability or longterm health condition and need extra time or adjustments to complete your application, please contact us as soon as possible. We will ensure you are not disadvantaged where a reasonable adjustment is appropriate.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification Social Work / Mental Health Nursing / Occupational Therapy
• Registration with HCPC / NMC
• Short courses and / or experience to post graduate diploma level.

Desirable

• Accredited skills based training
• Training related to management, supervision and staff development
• Educated to degree level
• Mentorship / practice leadership qualification
• Psychosocial intervention post registration qualification or to be able to demonstrate clinical competence in PSI/CBTFI Interventions

Experience

Essential

• Proven post registration experience working in community mental health services
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working with services user with Psychosis and severe/complex common mental illness
• Experience of coordinating complex packages of care
• Experience in Child and Adult Safeguarding

Desirable

• Providing Supervision
• Leading / coordinating multi-disciplinary teamwork
• Staff management
• Managing Budgets
• Service development/ managing change

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of national legislation and guidance
• Knowledge of evidence based / contemporary mental health practice
• Ability to identify and co-ordinate effective risk assessment and management

Desirable

• Awareness of a range of PSI and appropriate psychological therapies
• Knowledge of NICE guidance applicable to those with psychosis and schizophrenia
• Awareness of issues surrounding mental health care

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Skills in Assessment / Care-Management and Planning
• Experience / skills working in partnership with a broad range of colleagues, service users, and carers
• Skills in a range of evidence based practice
• Demonstration of sound professional judgement and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to manage effectively under pressure
• Ability to supervise staff, set standards, monitor performance and promote staff development
• Excellent organisational, problem solving / prioritisation skills.
• Awareness of and commitment to, anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities

Desirable

• Leadership skills / abilities

Work Related Citcumstances

Essential

• Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
• Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
• Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
• Flexible working

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Professional qualification Social Work / Mental Health Nursing / Occupational Therapy Registration with HCPC / NMC Short courses and / or experience to post graduate diploma level. Desirable Accredited skills based training Training related to management, supervision and staff development Educated to degree level Mentorship / practice leadership qualification Psychosocial intervention post registration qualification or to be able to demonstrate clinical competence in PSI/CBTFI Interventions Experience Essential Proven post registration experience working in community mental health services Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Experience of working with services user with Psychosis and severe/complex common mental illness Experience of coordinating complex packages of care Experience in Child and Adult Safeguarding Desirable Providing Supervision Leading / coordinating multi-disciplinary teamwork Staff management Managing Budgets Service development/ managing change Knowledge Essential Knowledge of national legislation and guidance Knowledge of evidence based / contemporary mental health practice Ability to identify and co-ordinate effective risk assessment and management Desirable Awareness of a range of PSI and appropriate psychological therapies Knowledge of NICE guidance applicable to those with psychosis and schizophrenia Awareness of issues surrounding mental health care Skills and Abilities Essential Skills in Assessment / Care-Management and Planning Experience / skills working in partnership with a broad range of colleagues, service users, and carers Skills in a range of evidence based practice Demonstration of sound professional judgement and communication skills (verbal and written) Ability to manage effectively under pressure Ability to supervise staff, set standards, monitor performance and promote staff development Excellent organisational, problem solving / prioritisation skills. Awareness of and commitment to, anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities Desirable Leadership skills / abilities Work Related Citcumstances Essential Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure. Flexible working

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

CMHT East

1 Baker Street

Stockport

SK4 1QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

CMHT East

1 Baker Street

Stockport

SK4 1QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide an effective and efficient response to referrals from the Emergency Department andMedical wards in the Acute trustTo assess, risk manage and appropriately refer on and signpost allpatients referred who need assessment and/or follow up from mentalhealth services in line with the core 24 model.As part of the team to ensure the development of an effective interfacebetween the team and other mental health services, and contribute to the development of the team's gateway and assessment role.To provide information and clinical support to police and ambulance staffin order to help them make appropriate decisions.

Main duties of the job

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To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide an effective and efficient response to referrals from the Emergency Department and Medical wards in the Acute trustTo assess, risk manage and appropriately refer on and signpost all patients referred who need assessment and/or follow up from mental health services.As part of the team to ensure the development of an effective interfaces between the team and other mental health services, and contribute to the development of the team's gateway and assessment role.To provide information and clinical support to police and ambulance staff in order to help them make appropriate decisions.The role at times will involve working between the boroughs when service provision requires it

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Details

Date posted

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

311-T690-26-B

Job locations

Springhill Unit

Tameside Hospital

Tameside

OL6 9RW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are a registered mental health professional with experience in assessing and supporting individuals of any age, either children and young people, working age or older adults and would like to be part of a growing and developing service we would like to hear from you. You will be able to undertake comprehensive mental health assessments and risk assessments, develop effective risk management plans, provide brief interventions and appropriately signpost and make onward referrals for individuals who come through the range of services within the general hospital. The role is extremely varied and provides a unique opportunity to develop skills across different service areas. The focus of the team is supporting people to receive high quality care in a holistic and person centered way. There is an emphasis on working with non-mental health colleagues within the hospital, sharing knowledge and skills and advocating for the mental health and wellbeing of service users.

As part of this dynamic and progressive multidisciplinary team you will also be involved in effective interfacing between teams, other mental health services and agencies such as the Police, NWAS and the local authority. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in the development of an expanding service offer supported by additional investment.

As part of the Liaison Mental Health service you can expect professional support and development in this exciting and challenging area of work. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team at Tameside General Hospital and will receive regular management and clinical supervision and have opportunities to engage in CPD. As a valued member of the liaison team you will be fully involved in all service developments and given opportunities to support quality improvement.

The service runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so posts will be worked on a shift basis with 24 hour working required including bank holidays, weekends and some rotational night duties.

Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo assess the patients mental health needs and aid access to the appropriate service.To help manage any presenting risks and liaise with any family and agencies as needed.To ensure safe discharge of patients back to the GP where appropriate.To participate in the prioritisation of referrals to the team and management of the workload.To provide effective, evidence based assessments and short-term interventions (if appropriate) for people requiring a mental health service.To be responsible for own record keeping standards and in-putting to information systems.To participate in the service development of the team, and take part in team business and practice meetings.To contribute to learning outcomes for student placements within the team.To ensure adherence to operational policies and participate in audits to monitor quality of care.To support recording of performance information and to look for opportunities to support the role; which will give impetus to fund it past its current term.

This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.

Job description Job responsibilities If you are a registered mental health professional with experience in assessing and supporting individuals of any age, either children and young people, working age or older adults and would like to be part of a growing and developing service we would like to hear from you. You will be able to undertake comprehensive mental health assessments and risk assessments, develop effective risk management plans, provide brief interventions and appropriately signpost and make onward referrals for individuals who come through the range of services within the general hospital. The role is extremely varied and provides a unique opportunity to develop skills across different service areas. The focus of the team is supporting people to receive high quality care in a holistic and person centered way. There is an emphasis on working with non-mental health colleagues within the hospital, sharing knowledge and skills and advocating for the mental health and wellbeing of service users. As part of this dynamic and progressive multidisciplinary team you will also be involved in effective interfacing between teams, other mental health services and agencies such as the Police, NWAS and the local authority. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in the development of an expanding service offer supported by additional investment. As part of the Liaison Mental Health service you can expect professional support and development in this exciting and challenging area of work. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team at Tameside General Hospital and will receive regular management and clinical supervision and have opportunities to engage in CPD. As a valued member of the liaison team you will be fully involved in all service developments and given opportunities to support quality improvement. The service runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so posts will be worked on a shift basis with 24 hour working required including bank holidays, weekends and some rotational night duties. Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo assess the patients mental health needs and aid access to the appropriate service.To help manage any presenting risks and liaise with any family and agencies as needed.To ensure safe discharge of patients back to the GP where appropriate.To participate in the prioritisation of referrals to the team and management of the workload.To provide effective, evidence based assessments and short-term interventions (if appropriate) for people requiring a mental health service.To be responsible for own record keeping standards and in-putting to information systems.To participate in the service development of the team, and take part in team business and practice meetings.To contribute to learning outcomes for student placements within the team.To ensure adherence to operational policies and participate in audits to monitor quality of care.To support recording of performance information and to look for opportunities to support the role; which will give impetus to fund it past its current term. This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Professional registration in health or social care with up to date accreditation / CPD-RMN, Dip SW, BSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent.

Desirable

• Educated to degree level.
• Accredited skills based training.
• Training related to management skills, teaching, staff development and supervison

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of national legislation and guidance.
• Knowledge of evidence based/contemporary mental health practice.
• Ability to identify and co-ordinate effective risk assessment and management.
• Sound knowledge of working with the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act Legislation and DOLS.

Desirable

• Awareness of a range of evidence based interventions.
• Awareness of issues of liaison with Emergency Department / Medical wards.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post registration experience working in acute mental health services.
• Experience in working with children/young people

Desirable

• Working in a Crisis/A&E Liaison Team.
• Providing Supervision
• Leading/co-ordinating multi-disciplinary teamwork.
• Service development/ managing change

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Skills in Assessment/Care-management and Planning
• Experience/skills working in partnership with a broad range of colleagues, service users, and carers
• Skills in a range of evidence based practice.
• Demonstration of sound professional judgement & communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to manage effectively under pressure.
• Ability to supervise staff, set standards, monitor performance and promote staff development
• Excellent organisational, problem solving/prioritisation skills
• Awareness of and commitment to, anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.

Desirable

• Leadership skills/abilities
• Ability to use IT systems across PCFT

Work Related Circumstances

Essential

• Flexible working across division if necessary.
• Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
• Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure
• Be able to work a range of shifts over a 24 hour, 7 day period on a rotational basis

Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential Professional registration in health or social care with up to date accreditation / CPD-RMN, Dip SW, BSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent. Desirable Educated to degree level. Accredited skills based training. Training related to management skills, teaching, staff development and supervison Knowledge Essential Knowledge of national legislation and guidance. Knowledge of evidence based/contemporary mental health practice. Ability to identify and co-ordinate effective risk assessment and management. Sound knowledge of working with the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act Legislation and DOLS. Desirable Awareness of a range of evidence based interventions. Awareness of issues of liaison with Emergency Department / Medical wards. Experience Essential Substantial post registration experience working in acute mental health services. Experience in working with children/young people Desirable Working in a Crisis/A&E Liaison Team. Providing Supervision Leading/co-ordinating multi-disciplinary teamwork. Service development/ managing change Skills & Abilities Essential Skills in Assessment/Care-management and Planning Experience/skills working in partnership with a broad range of colleagues, service users, and carers Skills in a range of evidence based practice. Demonstration of sound professional judgement & communication skills (verbal and written) Ability to manage effectively under pressure. Ability to supervise staff, set standards, monitor performance and promote staff development Excellent organisational, problem solving/prioritisation skills Awareness of and commitment to, anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities. Desirable Leadership skills/abilities Ability to use IT systems across PCFT Work Related Circumstances Essential Flexible working across division if necessary. Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure Be able to work a range of shifts over a 24 hour, 7 day period on a rotational basis

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Springhill Unit

Tameside Hospital

Tameside

OL6 9RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Springhill Unit

Tameside Hospital

Tameside

OL6 9RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Job description is pending Royal College approval

This is a substantive post for which 10 PA's are available.

This post would provide consultant psychiatric input to the team for the 10 PAs (6 PA's GMAIC, 4 PA's Crisis service) across the week. Out of hours, the consultant input comes from the medical on call rota. The post holder will join a dynamic and supportive Directorate and CAMHS Consultant peer group.

This is a new post, and the successful candidate will develop the role with the acute care team and liaise with the community CAMHS and inpatient services collaboratively.

Main duties of the job

Role Summary:

The consultant psychiatrist will provide medical oversight within which they will provide clinical consultation to the Crisis team and GMAIC for assessment, management and treatment of the young people who present with mental health disorder.

They will join the team and contribute to face to face assessments for complex, uncertain and significant risk presentations including YP requiring assessment under the framework of the mental health act and inform clinical judgments on appropriateness and suitability for admission to inpatient services. Where this not deemed to be clinically required or appropriate, they will provide guidance and make alternate recommendations including on the use of crisis services and offer follow up.

They will provide supervision to NMP within Crisis and GMAIC service.

The role will encompass collective working and strengthened relationships with community CAMHS and inpatients in Pennine and CAMHS services across Greater Manchester.

They will collectively work with adult mental services for transition of YP reaching 18 and require ongoing care.

They will liaise with Inpatient services, attend escalation meetings and provide second opinion to neighboring GMAIC teams when required.

A pivotal role is the need for excellent communication and liaison with key professionals providing an interface between community and inpatient services.

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Job summary

Pennine Care are looking for pharmacists to join our team and are offering a development role which aims to give the postholder a broad experience of mental health pharmacy as it is practised in both inpatient and community settings. Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust are proud to have recently received a Good rating under the Well-Led domain of CQC inspection. The base locations for these posts will be within Stockport and Rochdale.

The Mental Health Pharmacist - Community Services and Inpatients will be responsible for the provision and continued development of a clinical pharmacy service for inpatient and community services under the supervision of the senior pharmacist in the area.

The post holder will work with both inpatient and community teams ensuring a seamless care approach as well as through joint working with home-treatment and primary care pharmacy teams.

The post holder will cooperate in ensuring the provision of high quality patient focused pharmaceutical care.

The post holder will work under the supervision of the senior pharmacist in the area.

The post holder will work as part of both the Community Service pharmacy team and inpatient pharmacy team but also as required as the sole pharmacist, taking responsibility for their own workload and decision making.

Main duties of the job

To provide and develop a specialist clinical pharmacy service to mental health inpatient and community services. This will include:

o Maintaining and developing clinical pharmacy services to nationally approved standards in conjunction with the senior pharmacist and pharmacy team thereby ensuring safe and appropriate use of medicines in order to maximise benefit and minimise risk.

o Ensuring that the pharmacy service provided meets the standards laid down by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and national standards for the delivery of the medicines management in mental health trusts.

o Working with the senior pharmacist and wider pharmacy team to ensure the production, consultation and implementation of all Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust policies and procedures that impact on medicines management and pharmaceutical care including those related to shared care and physical health monitoring

o Developing close links with inpatient wards, community teams, the primary care pharmacy teams and the PCFT pharmacy team to ensure smooth transfer of care

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Details

Date posted

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

311-M304-26

Job locations

Stockport and Rochdale localaties

Greater Manchester

OL6 7SR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

Reviewing and advising on prescriptions to ensure safe and effective prescribing appropriate to the individual patient.

Liaising with primary care to support transfer of care and physical health monitoring

Giving medicines management advice to medical, nursing and other staff and medicines information to all patients, carers, and members of staff.

Recommending monitoring of mental and physical health when indicated.

Attending multidisciplinary care planning reviews to advise on matters relating to choice and use of medicines.

Preparing drug history reports for patients detailing positive, negative and adverse responses to past treatment with recommendations for future treatment.

Undertaking medicines reconciliation on admission and supporting transfer

Conducting medication education sessions for patients and carers, either on a one-to-one or in groups.

Involvement in the discharge planning process and liaising with General Practitioners and community pharmacists to ensure that the medicines management needs of patients in the community are fulfilled.

Participating in the promotion of evidence based effective practice

Contributing to other groups such as the Managing Prescribing Risk Subgroup and supporting learning from incidents.

Acting as an expert source of pharmaceutical advice for health and social care staff, patients and carers.

Working with primary care and GMMMG through the senior pharmacist to improve shared care.

Management and Administration

Ensuring compliance with medicines legislation

Ensuring that the medication provided to community services bases is stored appropriately to maintain quality and potency.

Ensuring that any concerns in prescribing practice are reported appropriately.

Ensuring policies and guidelines are followed

Contributing to relevant Trust committees and meetings, such as the sub-groups of the Drugs and Therapeutics Committee and community services meetings.

Working in close liaison with pharmacists in primary care settings to develop a common approach to shared care / transfer of care

Working with the Chief Pharmacist and senior clinical pharmacist to monitor drug expenditure

Using Word, Excel and PowerPoint to prepare reports and presentations.

Using the internet to obtain up to date therapeutic information on medicines related issues.

Providing sickness and absence cover for other pharmacists employed by the Trust when requested to do so by the Chief Pharmacist

Delivering teaching sessions on medication and medication management for healthcare professionals, including as part of the Trusts induction program.

Deputising for the senior pharmacists as required

Managing students and technicians when required

Identifying changes in prescribing practices that may impact on the drugs budget

Professional

Undertaking and record Continuing Professional Development as required for continued registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Contributing to the provision of supervision, training and assessment of pre-registration pharmacists, technicians or rotational pharmacists.

Information Technology

Becoming involved in the continuous improvement of information on the Trust web page

Becoming involved in the implementation of electronic prescribing / robotic dispensing as appropriate to the mental health setting.

Using advances in IT to change how medicines management functions are delivered.

Research, Development and Audit

Demonstrating a critical approach towards pharmacy practice

Integrating research evidence into practice

Supporting others undertaking research

Undertaking clinical audit as part of the multidisciplinary audit process.

Monitoring community services drug use.

Promoting cost-effective drug use.

Other

Working in a busy environment where there may be confused, agitated or distressed patients or relatives

Able to manage interruptions during periods of work, which require high levels of concentration to avoid error

All employees have a duty and a responsibility not only for their own health and safety but for the health and safety of colleagues, and patients within their care.

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Reviewing and advising on prescriptions to ensure safe and effective prescribing appropriate to the individual patient. Liaising with primary care to support transfer of care and physical health monitoring Giving medicines management advice to medical, nursing and other staff and medicines information to all patients, carers, and members of staff. Recommending monitoring of mental and physical health when indicated. Attending multidisciplinary care planning reviews to advise on matters relating to choice and use of medicines. Preparing drug history reports for patients detailing positive, negative and adverse responses to past treatment with recommendations for future treatment. Undertaking medicines reconciliation on admission and supporting transfer Conducting medication education sessions for patients and carers, either on a one-to-one or in groups. Involvement in the discharge planning process and liaising with General Practitioners and community pharmacists to ensure that the medicines management needs of patients in the community are fulfilled. Participating in the promotion of evidence based effective practice Contributing to other groups such as the Managing Prescribing Risk Subgroup and supporting learning from incidents. Acting as an expert source of pharmaceutical advice for health and social care staff, patients and carers. Working with primary care and GMMMG through the senior pharmacist to improve shared care. Management and Administration Ensuring compliance with medicines legislation Ensuring that the medication provided to community services bases is stored appropriately to maintain quality and potency. Ensuring that any concerns in prescribing practice are reported appropriately. Ensuring policies and guidelines are followed Contributing to relevant Trust committees and meetings, such as the sub-groups of the Drugs and Therapeutics Committee and community services meetings. Working in close liaison with pharmacists in primary care settings to develop a common approach to shared care / transfer of care Working with the Chief Pharmacist and senior clinical pharmacist to monitor drug expenditure Using Word, Excel and PowerPoint to prepare reports and presentations. Using the internet to obtain up to date therapeutic information on medicines related issues. Providing sickness and absence cover for other pharmacists employed by the Trust when requested to do so by the Chief Pharmacist Delivering teaching sessions on medication and medication management for healthcare professionals, including as part of the Trusts induction program. Deputising for the senior pharmacists as required Managing students and technicians when required Identifying changes in prescribing practices that may impact on the drugs budget Professional Undertaking and record Continuing Professional Development as required for continued registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Contributing to the provision of supervision, training and assessment of pre-registration pharmacists, technicians or rotational pharmacists. Information Technology Becoming involved in the continuous improvement of information on the Trust web page Becoming involved in the implementation of electronic prescribing / robotic dispensing as appropriate to the mental health setting. Using advances in IT to change how medicines management functions are delivered. Research, Development and Audit Demonstrating a critical approach towards pharmacy practice Integrating research evidence into practice Supporting others undertaking research Undertaking clinical audit as part of the multidisciplinary audit process. Monitoring community services drug use. Promoting cost-effective drug use. Other Working in a busy environment where there may be confused, agitated or distressed patients or relatives Able to manage interruptions during periods of work, which require high levels of concentration to avoid error All employees have a duty and a responsibility not only for their own health and safety but for the health and safety of colleagues, and patients within their care.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Master's degree in Pharmacy
• Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Post graduate clinical pharmacy qualification

Skills

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work alone and in team

Experience

Essential

• Postgraduate hospital pharmacy experience
• Variety of clinical pharmacy practice

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in mental health

Knowledge

Essential

• Broad clinical knowledge
• Knowledge of mental health issues
• Computer skills

Desirable

• Broad knowledge of specific mental health issues

Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential Master's degree in Pharmacy Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Post graduate clinical pharmacy qualification Skills Essential Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to work alone and in team Experience Essential Postgraduate hospital pharmacy experience Variety of clinical pharmacy practice Desirable Previous experience of working in mental health Knowledge Essential Broad clinical knowledge Knowledge of mental health issues Computer skills Desirable Broad knowledge of specific mental health issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Stockport and Rochdale localaties

Greater Manchester

OL6 7SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Stockport and Rochdale localaties

Greater Manchester

OL6 7SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a HR Manager to join this established and respected medical practice.

Burney Street Practice is an established GP Surgery with over 16,000 patients working across two sites, located in the heart of Greenwich, with easy access to Historic Greenwich and Greenwich Park.

Working Hours: 32 hours per week

Salary: £17.5 - £18 per hour

Contract type: Permanent

Main duties of the job

The HR Manager provides a comprehensive HR service to Burney Street Practice, operating across both our Burney Street and Wallace Health Centre sites. The role supports GP Partners and managers with all aspects of employment and compliance, ensuring the practice meets its obligations to staff, patients, and regulators including the CQC.

This is a hands-on, operational role with a strategic dimension. The post-holder will manage day-to-day HR matters, lead on policy development and employment documentation, and maintain the governance framework that underpins safe, high-quality care. The role requires sound employment law knowledge, meticulous attention to detail, and the confidence to advise senior clinical stakeholders.

About us

Established for over 25 years, Burney Street Practice is a two site, established and respected training practice offering patient services to a growing list size of c.16,000.

Operating at scale, this 4 Partner teaching and training Practice is very well established and respected and continues to explore and deliver comprehensive integrated healthcare to a core demographic of a young university student population and young families.

Burney Street Practice works collaboratively with Greenwich Peninsula, Plumbridge and Woodlands GP practices which form the Greenwich West PCN, their Primary Care Network.

The practice is also a member of the Greenwich Health GP Federation which is driven to provide flexible healthcare. The Burney Street Practice is one of 4 centrally located GP hubs which allow residents additional GP access 7 days a week.

The Practice has a clear vision to deliver high quality care, with core values which were developed by the whole health care team. The Partners are early adopters of NHS initiatives and are innovative in their approach to developing patient care.

Whilst being clinically driven, the Practice performs well financially and presents as a strongly democratic and balanced team. There is a strong belief in investment for non-clinical learning, development and training for all of the Practice team.

Job summary

The PCN Clinical Pharmacist will support and develop pharmacy services across the Primary Care Network, delivering high-quality medicines optimisation, supporting long-term condition management, reducing GP workload, and ensuring compliance with CQC, NICE, MHRA, QOF, and PCN DES requirements

Main duties of the job

Conduct Structured Medication Reviews for high-risk, frail, and multi-morbid patients

Lead pharmacist-run clinics, including diabetes, hypertension, respiratory, heart failure.

Provide face to face, telephone, and video consultations

Manage minor ailment triage and respond to urgent medication requests

Promote adherence, lifestyle support, and self-care

Review monitoring requirements, ensure timely blood tests, and safe prescribing

Identify and safeguard patients requiring closer follow-up or enhanced monitoring

Deliver cost-effective, evidence-based prescribing in line with national and local guidelines

Support QOF, PCN DES, and CQC compliance

Lead medicines optimisation searches e.g., Ardens and act on findings

Review repeat prescribing systems and contribute to safe-prescribing workflows

Supervise and appraise pharmacy technicians

Support and supervise student placements

Attend MDT meetings, present case studies, and contribute to shared clinical decisions

Participate in significant event reviews and clinical governance

Lead quality improvement projects, prescribing audits, and reporting

Collaborate with PCN and practice managers, clinicians, and external partners

Monitor performance against prescribing objectives and regulatory standards

About us

Victoria Primary Care Network (VPCN) provides care for approximately 50,000 patients across Victoria Medical Practice, Downlands Medical Centre and Vita Healthcare Practices.

The PCN pharmacy team comprises three pharmacists and four pharmacy technicians.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinkingClinical Pharmacist to join our team, providing pharmacy support across the PCN, overseeing the pharmacy technician team, and reporting to the PCN Clinical director. This is an evolving role with significant scope for development and flexibility, including managing chronic conditions in areas of interest.

Benefits of Working for Victoria PCN

• 6 weeks Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Competitive salary with pay progression linked to training & performance
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Protected and structured CPD & study time
• Development pathways in chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, CV disease, respiratory, frailty)
• Access to PCN-wide learning, Regular in-house teaching, clinical supervision and shared learning sessions, peer support and shadowing
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

Details

Date posted

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£49,000 to £62,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A0838-26-01111

Job locations

Victoria Medical Centre

Victoria Drive

Eastbourne

East Sussex

BN20 8NH

United Kingdom

Downlands Medical Centre

77 High Street

Polegate

East Sussex

BN26 6AE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full job description available upon request - main duties of the PCN Clinical Pharmacist are detailed above.

Job description Job responsibilities Full job description available upon request - main duties of the PCN Clinical Pharmacist are detailed above.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated, forward thinker
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Effectively utilises resources
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Other requirements

Essential

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health Clearance

Qualifications

Essential

• GPhC-registered pharmacist
• Independent Prescriber

Desirable

• Completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of chronic disease management
• Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews
• Medicines optimisation and patient-facing clinics

Desirable

• Previous experience working in primary care/GP practice or within a PCN setting.
• Experience with CQC audits and inspections

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• History taking and clinical decision making skills
• Management of Patient care
• Understands the importance of evidence based practice
• Broad knowledge of clinical governance
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Understands the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
• Conduct SMRs, polypharmacy management - Reconcile medicines
• post-discharge
• Knowledge of CQC, MHRA, NICE, QOF, PCN DES

Desirable

• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
• Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
• Experience mentoring students or trainees
• Knowledge of local formulary development and medicines optimisation strategies
• Competent with EMIS and /or Docman

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Problem solving & analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Desirable

• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
• Experience with clinical risk management

Person Specification Personal Qualities Essential Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Effectively utilises resources Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Other requirements Essential Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational Health Clearance Qualifications Essential GPhC-registered pharmacist Independent Prescriber Desirable Completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway. Experience Essential Experience of chronic disease management Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews Medicines optimisation and patient-facing clinics Desirable Previous experience working in primary care/GP practice or within a PCN setting. Experience with CQC audits and inspections Clinical Knowledge & Skills Essential History taking and clinical decision making skills Management of Patient care Understands the importance of evidence based practice Broad knowledge of clinical governance Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs Knowledge of health promotion strategies Understands the requirement for PGDs and associated policy Conduct SMRs, polypharmacy management - Reconcile medicines post-discharge Knowledge of CQC, MHRA, NICE, QOF, PCN DES Desirable Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Experience mentoring students or trainees Knowledge of local formulary development and medicines optimisation strategies Competent with EMIS and /or Docman Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Effective time management (Planning & Organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Problem solving & analytical skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Desirable Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes Experience with clinical risk management

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

Victoria Medical Centre

Address

Victoria Medical Centre

Victoria Drive

Eastbourne

East Sussex

BN20 8NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Victoria Medical Centre

Address

Victoria Medical Centre

Victoria Drive

Eastbourne

East Sussex

BN20 8NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for somone to join our reception team working in our busy reception area. We require someone who is organised, can mutli-task and able to stay calm and level headed.

Main duties of the job

The role will involve working on the front line for the surgery aiding patients with their healthcare needs.

Main duties include processing prescriptions, scanning documents onto the system, registering new patients, actioning tasks from GPs/nurses, processing online consultation forms, appointment booking/signposting to relevant services and general phone call/front desk duties answering any patient queries.

About us

Prescot Medical Centre has been a long, established GP practice providing medical care for generations of families, and pride ourselves on being patient-centred. We are committed to the education of future doctors and are a training practice with more than 8000 patients and the list is growing all the time.

We have a full compliment of GPs, Nurses, HCA's as well as training doctors and in-house Network staff such as, a Paramedic, social prescriber, Pharmacist and Mental Health Nurse.

We are high achievers for QOF and are part of a successful Primary Care Network.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Practice Nurse (Bank) to join our team at Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre, located in Gatwick.

Hours

Bank shifts which will be ad-hoc. Days are 07:00 to 19:30hrs, Nights are 19:00 to 07:30hrs.

Salary

£23.83 per hour

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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

Main duties of the job

As a Practice Nurse, your responsibilities will vary:

• Teams will work together at each stage of the patient journey, supporting them as they arrive into prison (Early Days in Custody Team), delivering the care they need, promoting good health and supporting resettlement (Planned Care Team) and responding to urgent and emergency needs (Unscheduled Care Team).
• You need expert clinical skills and demonstrate judgement in assessing and managing wide ranging and complex patient problems.
• You will provide clinical leadership for the Primary care team and be a critical leader within the scheduled care Team.
• You will deliver face to face care and provide safe and effective health assessments and treatment of patients within the establishment.
• You will be accountable for your own practice, including the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge or referral of patients, independent of medical intervention.
• To practice as a Practice Nurse within own scope of clinical competence and agreed acceptable limits of practice.
• This is to include senior leadership in complex wounds, long term conditions and QoF management.

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

About us

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

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

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

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

Qualifications required

• Registered Nurse: Adult Nursing with current NMC registration
• Experience working autonomously as a clinical practitioner following best practice guidance and identifying risk to patients through sound use of clinical expertise
• Knowledge of clinical audit and its relationship to research
• Knowledge of the statutory requirements for the safeguarding of adults and children
• Willing to be innovative and embrace learning through continued professional development and the practical application of new skills in the workplace

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

Job summary

Shape the future of integrated respiratory care at University Hospitals Plymouth.

We are offering a rare and exciting opportunity to help lead and develop our system-wide respiratory service as a Respiratory Consultant Practitioner. We're looking for the right person--whether you're an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner ready to progress or an established Consultant Practitioner seeking a new challenge.

You'll join a forward-thinking, supportive multidisciplinary team with a clear ambition: to transform respiratory care, improve outcomes and deliver high-quality, truly integrated services across our system.

If you're ready to take the next step and help drive the transformation of respiratory services in Plymouth and beyond, we'd love to hear from you.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

Delivering a service to patients with activity which is traditionally that of medical consultants, be a clinical expert with advanced respiratory practice skills, equipped to lead clinical decision making, diagnose and be responsible for the patient journey autonomously across acute and community settings. Expected to lead complex clinical decision making in changing and potentially unpredictable situations with their team. The consultant practitionerwill provide leadership and mentoring for advanced practitioners / clinical specialist Therapists and input at senior levels into the appropriate HLP forums to shape patient pathways.

Theconsultant practitioner will act as an innovator, motivator, key change agent and role model, with a high level of autonomy to support and influence the respiratory clinical pathways for people. Implementing national initiatives, service reconfiguration and appropriate models of care. Develop and transform respiratory care to meet the needs of local population demographics, by advancing high quality clinical care and service leaders and oversee the implementation of evidence into practice. Demonstrating the development of innovative and effective person-centred care with continued measurable and positive lasting improvements for people. Engaging public, service users, carers and families in joint activities to improve and evaluate respiratory care pathways.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Details

Date posted

21 Medi 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £91,609 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-LT-DC8140127

Job locations

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• At all times ensures that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery.
• Takes a positive approach to working with difference and diversity, challenging stigma, and using the best possible communication methods. In line with the mental capacity act, share decision-making with patients and those important to them, so that people can represent themselves, and carers and communities can take action together; valid and reliable tools for providing care and services can be selected, the effectiveness of physical, psychological, and social interactions and services (including, drug, non-drug, and clinical) and the transition through each stage of care and service can be assessed.
• Makes independent clinical decisions by utilising advanced clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based knowledge in the management of patients with highly complex presentations and to be clinically competent to utilise expert skills to deliver care in a variety of clinical settings.
• Provides expert advice and instruction to all grades and disciplines, in matters relating to respiratory care.
• Interprets and analyses complex clinical and non-clinical facts, to regularly provide expert advice and second opinion to members of the multi-disciplinary team, including when views may differ or conflict. This includes the formulation of accurate diagnosis and recommendation of best course of intervention.
• Refers patients to other departments or colleagues within or outside the Trust as necessary, relying on own interpretation of investigation results.
• Uses appropriate systems and strategies to ensure patients receive the most appropriate treatment. Is a nonmedical prescriber. This will include independent prescribing, the supply and administration of medicines in accordance with the Trusts non-medical prescribing policy.
• Be professionally and legally responsible, and accountable for all aspects of own clinical and professional activities. Recognises the limits of own clinical knowledge and skills, and to seek medical support whenever needed to provide safe, effective, and timely patient care
• Ensures time is allocated so that the post remains within the clinical field, maximising specialist respiratory care and ensuring improved outcomes for patients with specialist respiratory needs
• Provide high quality values-based professional practice that improves peoples experience and supports them to make decisions in complex situations.

For further details please see the attached JD & PS

Job description Job responsibilities At all times ensures that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery. Takes a positive approach to working with difference and diversity, challenging stigma, and using the best possible communication methods. In line with the mental capacity act, share decision-making with patients and those important to them, so that people can represent themselves, and carers and communities can take action together; valid and reliable tools for providing care and services can be selected, the effectiveness of physical, psychological, and social interactions and services (including, drug, non-drug, and clinical) and the transition through each stage of care and service can be assessed. Makes independent clinical decisions by utilising advanced clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based knowledge in the management of patients with highly complex presentations and to be clinically competent to utilise expert skills to deliver care in a variety of clinical settings. Provides expert advice and instruction to all grades and disciplines, in matters relating to respiratory care. Interprets and analyses complex clinical and non-clinical facts, to regularly provide expert advice and second opinion to members of the multi-disciplinary team, including when views may differ or conflict. This includes the formulation of accurate diagnosis and recommendation of best course of intervention. Refers patients to other departments or colleagues within or outside the Trust as necessary, relying on own interpretation of investigation results. Uses appropriate systems and strategies to ensure patients receive the most appropriate treatment. Is a nonmedical prescriber. This will include independent prescribing, the supply and administration of medicines in accordance with the Trusts non-medical prescribing policy. Be professionally and legally responsible, and accountable for all aspects of own clinical and professional activities. Recognises the limits of own clinical knowledge and skills, and to seek medical support whenever needed to provide safe, effective, and timely patient care Ensures time is allocated so that the post remains within the clinical field, maximising specialist respiratory care and ensuring improved outcomes for patients with specialist respiratory needs Provide high quality values-based professional practice that improves peoples experience and supports them to make decisions in complex situations. For further details please see the attached JD & PS

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• oProven expert advanced knowledge of specialist Respiratory care and current treatments.
• oProven knowledge and understanding of health care needs in a multicultural society.
• oProven knowledge of health promotion activities and strategies.

Qualifications

Essential

• oBSc / MSc in Physiotherapy
• oRN / valid NMC

Desirable

• oTeaching qualification.

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

• oExcellent time management and organisational skills.
• oAbility to demonstrate a variety of media / IT skills.
• oAbility to manage change and contain conflict ensuring resolution with positive outcomes and with use of negotiation skills.

Desirable

• Membership or honorary office with professional groups or club.

Person Specification Knowledge & Experience Essential oProven expert advanced knowledge of specialist Respiratory care and current treatments. oProven knowledge and understanding of health care needs in a multicultural society. oProven knowledge of health promotion activities and strategies. Qualifications Essential oBSc / MSc in Physiotherapy oRN / valid NMC Desirable oTeaching qualification. Aptitude & Abilities Essential oExcellent time management and organisational skills. oAbility to demonstrate a variety of media / IT skills. oAbility to manage change and contain conflict ensuring resolution with positive outcomes and with use of negotiation skills. Desirable Membership or honorary office with professional groups or club.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Standard shift length 7.5hrs Mon-Fri 08:30-16:30 5 days per week. 37.5 hours available permanent position.

The Pharmacy Department at the West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven has an opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated person to join our team as an Assistant Technical Officer - Distribution.

The postholder will work as part of a pharmacy team of Assistant Technical Officers, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists to deliver the pharmacy service across North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust

Main duties of the job

• Undertake a top-up service to wards and departments, ensuring a timely replacement of stock medicines.
• Prioritise all in-coming requisitions and faxed orders according to urgency, obtaining a signed authorisation before the medicines are issued from the pharmacy.
• Assemble ward requisition and top-up orders, endorsing picking note orders and packaging appropriately for delivery. This will include handling heavy boxes of fluids and enteral feeds and replenishment of liquid nitrogen flasks.
• Check for accuracy any orders assembled by other distribution staff.

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

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8262204

Job locations

West Cumberland Hospital

Hensingham

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

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

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

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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

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

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

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

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

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

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information:

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

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

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

Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION: Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP: Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies. AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information. Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information: Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Teamwork.
• Following verbal and written instructions

Desirable

• Working in healthcare / NHS setting.
• Microsoft Office
• NVQ portfolios
• Stock control.
• Customer service.
• Hospital / health or community pharmacy work.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English language and mathematics, or equivalent.
• Accredited units in NVQ 2 in pharmacy services, or have achieved within 12 months.

Desirable

• Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent.
• In-house distribution checking certification.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Good numeracy skills.
• Basic keyboard skills.
• Adaptable to different situations.
• Ability to work methodically and with attention to detail at all times.
• Ability to work as part of a team or as an individual.
• Effective time management.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise work to achieve deadlines.
• Willing to carry out routine tasks in addition to tasks that may be more demanding.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Desirable

• Problem solving skills.
• Able to work accurately to SOPs

Other requirements

Essential

• Able to work across the trust.
• Flexible to cover the needs of the service.
• Available to work weekends on request.
• Motivated.
• Organised
• Conscientious
• Flexible
• Enthusiastic

Desirable

• Driving licence.

Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Teamwork. Following verbal and written instructions Desirable Working in healthcare / NHS setting. Microsoft Office NVQ portfolios Stock control. Customer service. Hospital / health or community pharmacy work. Qualifications Essential GCSE English language and mathematics, or equivalent. Accredited units in NVQ 2 in pharmacy services, or have achieved within 12 months. Desirable Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent. In-house distribution checking certification. Skills and Aptitudes Essential Communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Good numeracy skills. Basic keyboard skills. Adaptable to different situations. Ability to work methodically and with attention to detail at all times. Ability to work as part of a team or as an individual. Effective time management. Ability to multitask and prioritise work to achieve deadlines. Willing to carry out routine tasks in addition to tasks that may be more demanding. Ability to work under pressure. Desirable Problem solving skills. Able to work accurately to SOPs Other requirements Essential Able to work across the trust. Flexible to cover the needs of the service. Available to work weekends on request. Motivated. Organised Conscientious Flexible Enthusiastic Desirable Driving licence.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Hensingham

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

Hensingham

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Join our team as a Lived Experience Support Worker in Liskeard.

Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change peoples lives? Our Liskeard Community Drug and Alcohol service is looking for a Lived Experience Support Worker to join them in providing high quality recovery care to a diverse client group. If you are looking for a role where you can connect with and support people who are using drugs or alcohol using your own lived experience, and are passionate about changing peoples lives for the better, wed love to hear from you.

As a Lived Experience Support Worker in Cornwall youll join us on a salary of £27,250 per annum pro rata (this includes a £1,000 per annum allowance). This role is permanent and part time working 18.75 hours per week.

Please note that having experienced your own journey with drugs or alcohol and being willing to use that experience to help others is essential for this position.

The closing date for applications is 30th September 2026. Please note: This role may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

All applicants must submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role and more information about your lived experience with addiction. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a Lived Experience Support Worker to join our North and East team. You will be based at our Liskeard office. This role is suitable only for candidates who have had personal lived experience of drug and alcohol issues and who are willing to draw on this experience in their day to day work. This is likely to involve disclosure of this personal experience.

We are part of a large integrated drug and alcohol service working with some of Cornwall's most excluded and disadvantaged people. Successful candidates will work as part of the adult community team, alongside in-house services which include outreach, hospital, clinical, criminal justice and a residential rehabilitation facility.

The successful candidate will work alongside Recovery Workers, using your knowledge and experience to encourage people to use the service and support them when they are not, working with individuals to achieve their goals. Using your lived experience, you will support our clients with their journey either into recovery or maintaining their recovery.

Our Lived Experience Support Workers are an active and integral part of our teams, bringing ideas and solutions so we can develop and improve our recovery communities and helping our clients to get onto the path to recovery. In your role, you will reach people through outreach, harm reduction, structured interventions and activities and will show through your own experience, knowledge and learning that change is possible.

About us

As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.

As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, well be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

Please note that you will be required to provide 3 years worth of references and where applicable, undergo an enhanced DBS check, to be considered for a role at WithYou.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has come up for an enthusiastic, competent and ambitious person to join the Thoracic Surgery Team as our Thoracic Cancer Pathway Co-ordinator and Schedular.

We are recruiting for a Cancer Patient Navigator who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the best patient focused care and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.

To support the implementation of the NHS Cancer plan by providing dedicated and effective support to multi-disciplinary teams, working with team members to facilitate the delivery of high quality care for cancer patients.

We may close the advert early if sufficient appropriate applications have been received.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

To navigate and support patients through the cancer pathway using own judgement and initiative, utilising specific departmental and patient administration systems, ensuring strict adherence and compliance to all Trust Policies and procedures.

To co-ordinate appropriate investigations required, signpost patients to appropriate support and assist with 'Making every Contact Count' to ensure the delivery of patient care is of the highest standard and those patients and their families are treated with dignity and respect.

To utilise iPM/iSOFT/CRIS and other systems/databases to track patient and upload relevant cancer data.

To be able to utilise somerset cancer register, blue spier to tract patient could be added.

To help maintain existing databases of patients coming through the pathway.

To provide accurate and timely updates for weekly Cancer Services Meetings

To schedule and communicate to patients regarding the management of their operation dates.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job summary

We are looking to appoint a Nursing Team Leader to support, motivate and mentor our Inpatient Unit Team here at Garden House Hospice Care.

Please note: Unfortunately we are not able to consider applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Main duties of the job

You will support the Inpatient Unit Manager to ensure optimum care standards for patients and their families.

You will be a Registered Nurse with NMC Registration, supporting and overseeing nurses, APs, NAs and HCAs as well as student nurses to deliver direct and indirect care.

You will be compassionate with a good understanding of the needs of patients living with life limiting illness and their loved ones.

Interviews will be held on Friday 25th September 2026.

About us

We are Garden House Hospice Care, the Hospice for North Hertfordshire. We are a multi award-winning hospice that puts the patient at the heart of everything we do.

Patients on our inpatient unit are looked after by our specialist team 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We provide support and care to patients with a wide range of symptoms associated with a life-limiting illness, as well as their families.

We support our patients by providing symptom control, psychological support and end of life care.

Our high nurse-to-patient ratio ensures that patients are able to get the dedicated support that they might need.

Job summary

We are recruiting Immunisation Administrative School Support to support our Immunisation and Vaccination Team in schools and community settings when delivering the Flu Vaccination programme across Sunderland & South Tyneside.

The applicant will work alongside our existing team in supporting the delivery of IntraHealth's immunisation and vaccination programmes. The successful candidate will primarily support nurse led immunisation sessions in schools and community settings. Other duties will include handling telephone calls from parents/carers, communicating with schools, team members collecting and transporting vaccines/equipment.

Employees are required to follow the safety measures that will be in place as appropriate and will undertake a risk assessment.

Main duties of the job

Our ideal candidate will have experience of working in administration and be able to perform general administration duties related to the role to a high standard. We require enthusiastic committed individuals who will work as part of the team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary. Travel to schools within the region is integral to the role, therefore a driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

About us

IntraHealth is one of the UKs leading provider of NHS Primary and Community Care services. We serve a range of patients across our three divisions of Primary Care (general practice), Pharmacy and Clinical Services which includes anticoagulation monitoring, patient medication reviews and childhood immunisation programmes.

We also provide management and clinical support to other GP practices and NHS bodies. We are a well-established organisation having provided NHS services since the company was founded in 1999. Our team is made up of GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs), Nurses, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Health Care Assistants (HCAs) and local administration teams supported by a centralised back office function; providing finance, HR, administration and data analysis support.

We operate NHS services across the North East, North West and Yorkshire.

Details

Date posted

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.07 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

U0025-26-0157

Job locations

IntraHealth Offices

Quay West

Sunderland

Sunderland

Tyne and Wear

SR5 2AL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Immunisation Administrative Support enables the nursing and HCA staff to provide an effective, efficient and caring service to the School Immunisation Service by supporting sessions in primary schools and ensuring the provision of high quality patient service within a safe, efficient working environment.

They will undertake all clerical and administration duties applicable to the Immunisation Service and work collaboratively with the Nursing Immunisation Team to meet the needs of the service, following policy and procedures.

Job description Job responsibilities The Immunisation Administrative Support enables the nursing and HCA staff to provide an effective, efficient and caring service to the School Immunisation Service by supporting sessions in primary schools and ensuring the provision of high quality patient service within a safe, efficient working environment. They will undertake all clerical and administration duties applicable to the Immunisation Service and work collaboratively with the Nursing Immunisation Team to meet the needs of the service, following policy and procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Working in teams
• Proven track record of delivery to tight deadlines
• Working under own initiative

Desirable

• Working with school-aged children
• Previous experience of nasal flu delivery in schools

Experience

Essential

• Team player
• Flexibility
• Enthusiasm
• Positive can do attitude
• Able to engage with people
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• To demonstrate respect for people using and working for the organisation
• To behave as an ambassador for the company

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Working in teams Proven track record of delivery to tight deadlines Working under own initiative Desirable Working with school-aged children Previous experience of nasal flu delivery in schools Experience Essential Team player Flexibility Enthusiasm Positive can do attitude Able to engage with people Accuracy and attention to detail To demonstrate respect for people using and working for the organisation To behave as an ambassador for the company

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

Intrahealth Ltd

Address

IntraHealth Offices

Quay West

Sunderland

Sunderland

Tyne and Wear

SR5 2AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Intrahealth Ltd

Address

IntraHealth Offices

Quay West

Sunderland

Sunderland

Tyne and Wear

SR5 2AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Would you like to work with us?

We are looking for a qualified nurse to join our Staffa and Limes Core Community District Nursing Team, on a 12 month fixed term basis. The post could also involve working across other teams in North East Derbyshire and South Hardwick.

There has never been a more exciting time to join DCHS which is one of the largest specialist community NHS providers in the country - one that is also among the very best NHS employers, as voted by its own staff.

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive and well established team

So please apply to join our team today!

Main duties of the job

Provide high-quality nursing care to our patients in our local community to keep them safe at home, prevent hospital admission and support hospital discharge home.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care in the most efficient and clinically effective way, whilst maintaining the patient's privacy and dignity.

Provide advice and support to junior staff in the delivery of high quality care and actively support the District Nurse in the management of the health care environment.

Implement / refer on to the relevant services as appropriate.

Work in close collaboration with the Integrated Community Teams/GP surgeries and local acute trusts.

About us

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.

Benefits include:

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic and innovative pharmacist to join our expanding Pharmacy Technical Services team.

Pharmacy Technical Services is a dynamic and evolving area of practice, playing a critical role in ensuring the safe preparation and supply of complex medicines to patients. Our Aseptic Services team prepares and supplies systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) to patients across all four hospital sites within the Health Board, and delivers an expanding clinical trials service providing investigational medicinal products to each site. We are currently progressing the development of a new Pharmacy Aseptic Unit, due to become operational later this year, which will further enhance our capacity and capability. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled pharmacist to join our team and contribute to this exciting period of growth and transformation.

This post is focused on supporting the safe and effective delivery of SACT, clinical trials and any other medicines through Pharmacy Technical Services. The post holder will be an Authorised Pharmacist for the unit and will verify prescriptions for SACT, ensuring compliance with authorised protocols. The successful candidate will be highly organised, forward-thinking and able to use their problem-solving skills to drive service improvement.

Main duties of the job

• Act as an Authorised Pharmacist for the aseptic unit, supervising aseptic preparation of ready to administer injectable medicines such as Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) and deputising for the Accountable Pharmacist.
• Ensure that all activities within the service are carried out by trained personnel in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Good Distribution Practice (GDP) requirements, Health and Safety at Work, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), The Human Medicines Regulations and any other relevant statutory requirements, to deliver a timely, high quality and patient-focused service across the Health Board.
• Clinically screen and review prescriptions for SACT, clinical trials, and any others as required.
• Undertake the aseptics services verification to ensure the prescription has been clinically verified, that the prescribed constituents are compatible & the formulation is stable and that the product is in the correct presentation for the intended route of administration.
• Provide expert pharmaceutical advice to senior managers, clinicians and nursing staff.
• Ensure that Quality Assurance standards are maintained in accordance with national, regional and local requirements.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff, and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private, and third-sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Details

Date posted

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£58,379 to £65,723 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

100-PST105-0826-A

Job locations

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post may be included in a forthcoming organisational change process, to create the Transforming Access to Medicines (TrAMs) Service. The nature and timescales of the proposed change will be subject to consultation in conjunction with the All-Wales Organisational Change Policy. There is no anticipated risk to employment due to this change. Please contact the recruiting manager if you wish to discuss this further. More information on the TrAMs programme can be found here: Transforming Access to Medicines - NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 22/10/2026

Job description Job responsibilities This post may be included in a forthcoming organisational change process, to create the Transforming Access to Medicines (TrAMs) Service. The nature and timescales of the proposed change will be subject to consultation in conjunction with the All-Wales Organisational Change Policy. There is no anticipated risk to employment due to this change. Please contact the recruiting manager if you wish to discuss this further. More information on the TrAMs programme can be found here: Transforming Access to Medicines - NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership. You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Interviews will be held on 22/10/2026

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Postgraduate Diploma in area of practice or equivalent experience
• Demonstrate Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• University or professional body accredited ICH GCP course
• Qualification in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance
• Independent Prescriber

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience of working in a Hospital Pharmacy Department
• Relevant GMP experience providing NHS Aseptic services or within an MHRA licensed unit

Desirable

• Experience of clinical audit or research

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Masters Degree in Pharmacy Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council Postgraduate Diploma in area of practice or equivalent experience Demonstrate Continuing Professional Development Desirable University or professional body accredited ICH GCP course Qualification in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance Independent Prescriber Experience Essential Post qualification experience of working in a Hospital Pharmacy Department Relevant GMP experience providing NHS Aseptic services or within an MHRA licensed unit Desirable Experience of clinical audit or research Other Essential Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The Trust's Programme Management Office are seeking a dedicated, versatile individual to enhance our administrative and project support functions.

Situated at the Trust's headquarters at 2 Kings Court in Worcester, you will be part of a focused team that aims to consistently provide quality support to our clinical, operational, and corporate colleagues. Your role will be to help manage priorities, identify opportunities, and coordinate a range of programmes that aid the Trust in achieving its strategic objectives.

Main duties of the job

As the team's Programmes Administrator, your responsibilities will include general office duties, programme management duties, and contributing to a variety of significant projects. This role will offer an opportunity to further develop your skills and professional profile, working closely with colleagues from the Trust and partner organisations.

Candidates should have recent and relevant experience in an administrative role, with proficiency in managing large volumes of data and information. Excellent organisational skills and clear communication abilities, both verbal and written, are required. Experience in project management and familiarity with NHS priorities are desirable. It is essential applicants have an NVQ level 3 in Business Administration/Information Management or equivalent level education along with GCSE (Grades A-C) or equivalent in Mathematics and English. The role will consist of a mix of office and home-based working with some (infrequent) travel to alternative Trust sites.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website Staff benefits | Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

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Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (EKHUFT) is looking to appoint a full-time Consultant in Neuro-rehabilitation, who will provide out-patient and ward referral services to the Trust as well as providing in-patient support to the neuro-rehabilitation ward . The Trust is one of the biggest in the country with three acute sites and an increasing commitment to working jointly with partners in the community.

Main duties of the job

The Consultant will have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and to undertake the administrative duties associated with their care. They will be expected to co-operate with the Clinical Director and Care Group Management on organisational and budget issues.

In addition to inpatient and outpatient duties there are flexible commitments, including administration, management, committee work, relative interviews etc.

About us

The successful applicants will be joining a team of 10 Consultant Neurologists, 2 Consultant Neurophysiologists and a Rehabilitation Consultant.

There are close links with the King's College Hospital Regional Neuroscience Centre at Denmark Hill in London. The Consultants will be expected to develop specialist interests, and to make contributions to service development, research and teaching.

Applicants with postgraduate degrees, significant experience or specialist interest in movement or peripheral nerve disorders, motor neurone disease or epilepsy would be particularly welcome. Successful applicants will be expected to develop a specialist interest and to make contributions to service development, research and teaching.

Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to support the team manager both in the running of an exciting specialist team and the development of this team across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

The post holder will provide a comprehensive administrative service to the teams. You should have excellent interpersonal skills, a good telephone manner, WP/IT skills and the ability to work both on your own and as part of a team. In addition, you should have relevant office experience, a sound knowledge of Microsoft Word processing, good knowledge of databases and a working knowledge of RiO

The post-holder will contribute to the collation of audit information and will have a proven track record of being able to produce high quality work within tight timescales

Experience of working in a similar role and an awareness of autism spectrum conditionswould be desirable.

Right to Work in the UK This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post.

Main duties of the job

Utilise written and verbal communication skills to connect with a wide range of people, including outside agencies, requiring tact and empathy, where there may be barriers to understanding and/or communication.

Provide and receive information, including dealing with enquiries from external agencies and the public. This may include sensitive information.

Work within a multi-disciplinary environment ensuring that communication with appropriate team members is effective. Facilitating the administration processes for team meetings etc.

To be able to manage both telephone and face-to-face contacts with distressed service users in a supportive and empathetic manner.

Exercise judgement when dealing with patient enquiries, analyse and resolve non-clinical patient problems including resolving conflicting diary appointments or schedules, clinics, meetings etc. Escalating issues to the Lead Clinical Services Administrator as appropriate.

Type correspondence/e-mails as required, deal with telephone/face to face enquiries from patients. Input accurate and up to date patient data onto the RiO system.

Ensure that all mandatory training courses are up to date.

About us

We are the lead provider of healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

We aim to provide High Quality, Compassionate Care everywhere, every day. This means our services will be safe, clinically effective and provide a positive all round experience for our patients, families and carers. And we believe passionately in treating everyone with kindness, respect and empathy.

Key to this is providing a supportive and safe environment for our 4,000 staff where we all feel welcome and able to do the best we can for those we support. Our staff and teams work incredibly hard delivering services across more than 90 locations, covering 2,200miles, to more than 1.8million people.

At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Details

Date posted

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

342-SS121-0926

Job locations

Petherton Resource Centre

3 Petherton Rd, Hengrove

Bristol

BS14 9BP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide comprehensive administration and secretarial support to a multidisciplinary team. This will include being the first point of contact for the team, and could involve duties such as meeting and greeting visitors, receiving initial enquiries and directing telephone calls.

The post holder will be able to work to high standards and will be required to take personal details from people and upload onto the electronic patient record system (Rio). The post holder will need to meet deadlines, collate data and maintain standards relating to administrative processes. They will need to be able to work within a team effectively and share work streams where appropriate.

Utilise written and verbal communication skills to connect with a wide range of people, including outside agencies, requiring tact and empathy, where there may be barriers to understanding and/or communication.

Job description Job responsibilities To provide comprehensive administration and secretarial support to a multidisciplinary team. This will include being the first point of contact for the team, and could involve duties such as meeting and greeting visitors, receiving initial enquiries and directing telephone calls. The post holder will be able to work to high standards and will be required to take personal details from people and upload onto the electronic patient record system (Rio). The post holder will need to meet deadlines, collate data and maintain standards relating to administrative processes. They will need to be able to work within a team effectively and share work streams where appropriate. Utilise written and verbal communication skills to connect with a wide range of people, including outside agencies, requiring tact and empathy, where there may be barriers to understanding and/or communication.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• RSA 3 word processing (or equivalent level of expertise)
• NVQ3/QCF in administration or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
• Excellent IT skills
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Examples of good communication skills

Desirable

• Experience of working in a similar role
• Experience of autism

Person Specification Essential Essential RSA 3 word processing (or equivalent level of expertise) NVQ3/QCF in administration or equivalent level of knowledge and experience Excellent IT skills Experience of working as part of a team Examples of good communication skills Desirable Experience of working in a similar role Experience of autism

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Petherton Resource Centre

3 Petherton Rd, Hengrove

Bristol

BS14 9BP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Petherton Resource Centre

3 Petherton Rd, Hengrove

Bristol

BS14 9BP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you an experienced or newly qualified Nursing Associate?

If so, we want to hear from you!

We currently have a range of exciting opportunities for qualified Nursing Associates to join our established community nursing team in Bolsover. This role will provide care for housebound patients in Bolsover and the surrounding areas.

As a Nursing Associate you will be expected to provide community based individualised care to include long-term condition management, venepuncture and medication administration as well as completing various nursing assessments and following treatment regimes.

This is a very exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to progress and develop in the role.

Main duties of the job

Working as a Nursing Associate you will need to be passionate and enthusiastic about patient care putting patients at the heart of everything you do.

You will be working in a multi-professional team and will need to be able to think on the spot and be empathetic.

For this role you will need to be able to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with other staff and patients. You will also have the opportunity to manage your workload on a daily basis, following the guidance of your line manager.

The post holder will organise and prioritise their own day to day work tasks and activities, and delegate tasks to junior colleagues. The successful post holdermust be able to able to work alone and unsupervised.

Applicants must be able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.

You must be passionate about our business, creating a culture of continuous improvement, where patient welfare is at the heart of all you do.

It will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those set out in the DCHS Way.

About us

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.

Details

Date posted

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

842-CCS-7811-26

Job locations

Shirebrook District Nursing Team

Shirebrook Health Centre

Shirebrook

NG208AJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register; (*This is a level 5 Foundation degree specific to Nursing Associate practice)
• Placement experience working within the 4 fields of nursing

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel

Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

• Understand the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in the context of the team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to service development;
• Understands and acts in line with the NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code
• Understands the importance of following procedures and treatment plans.
• Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
• Evidence of receiving complex, sensitive information

Desirable

• Community experience
• Experience of complex patients

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non- verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload;
• Computer literacy and ability to demonstrate IT skills e.g. email, PowerPoint, SystmOne

Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register; (*This is a level 5 Foundation degree specific to Nursing Associate practice) Placement experience working within the 4 fields of nursing Other Essential Ability to travel Experience and Knowledge Required Essential Understand the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in the context of the team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to service development; Understands and acts in line with the NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code Understands the importance of following procedures and treatment plans. Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of the multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice Evidence of receiving complex, sensitive information Desirable Community experience Experience of complex patients Skills and Attributes Essential Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non- verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload; Computer literacy and ability to demonstrate IT skills e.g. email, PowerPoint, SystmOne

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

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Shirebrook District Nursing Team

Shirebrook Health Centre

Shirebrook

NG208AJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Shirebrook District Nursing Team

Shirebrook Health Centre

Shirebrook

NG208AJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a full-time Band 3 Medical Secretary in the Paediatric Department at Good Hope Hospital. You will be expected to provide a comprehensive secretarial and administrative service within this very busy department. This secretarial role will entail working closely with our Clinical teams to provide safe and effective management of patients; you will be the first point of contact so you should also possess excellent communication skills.

Our Medical Secretaries provide a highly valued service so we are looking for an individual who has experience and a proven track record of working as a Secretary/Administrator preferably within a healthcare environment; along with accurate audio-typing skills; you should be well organised, be able to multi-task, and stay calm under pressure with the flexibility to respond to any changing service demands at short notice. You should also have knowledge and have worked with MS Office and be able to pick up new IT systems quickly.

Main duties of the job

The main duties will include audio typing of clinical and admin letters; booking, rescheduling and cancelling of appointments/clinics; managing patient partial booking waiting lists; coordinating and arranging meetings; record-keeping; dealing with enquiries of a clinical and non-clinical nature; and any other secretarial/admin tasks that fall within the job description.

We also offer flexible working within the department.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job summary

Priory Hospital East Midlands are recruiting an Occupational Therapist on our Acute and PICU ward.

£24,999 - £30,432 Depending on Experience

Part Time 30 Hours

Priory Hospital East Midlands has an opportunity for a HCPC registered Occupational Therapist to join our team.

Main duties of the job

You will join the team on the Acute and PICU ward. In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.

• Manages and co-ordinates the implementation of individual treatment plans for occupational therapy services ensuring treatments, activities and interventions are delivered through effective application and communication.
• Receives and responds promptly to referrals undertaking patient assessments to identify and prioritise patient needs before planning and delivering the appropriate and relevant interventions either on an individual or group basis. Maintains accurate and timely records detailing each patients rehabilitation / progress.
• Ensures the effective and efficient management of more junior staff.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

About us

Priory Hospital East Midlands, located between Nottingham and Mansfield, is a specialist acute and psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) service for adult females. It is accessible by public transport, with a local train station nearby and a bus stop just outside the hospital providing links to Annesley, Hucknall and Kirkby-in-Ashfield.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nursing Support Worker to join a team of experienced nurses working on our busy gastroenterolgy ward, which also looks after patients who have multiple acute medical problems.

You will have the opportunity to develop your skills, under the supervision of qualified nurses, caring for patients who are acutely ill with medical conditions. This ward is a busy area that provides an excellent opportunity to deal with patients in a short and medium-term care environment.

Experience within the specialty of Medicine is desirable but not essential. The post is rotational between day and night duty.

Main duties of the job

Your role will consist of assisting and supporting the Registered Nurses and ward manager and Sisters to deliver excellent patient centred care.

The ward is fast paced and dynamic, you will be expected to work to a Band 3 job description, full training will be given but experience is essential as a Band 2 HealthCare Support Worker.

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If you're comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our 'Croeso Candidate' booklet below for more information.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

o We listen, learn, and improveo We treat everyone with respecto We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Job summary

IntraHealth are looking to recruit a Medical Secretary for our William Brown Centre in Peterlee. Our aim is to provide an excellent standard of primary care whilst supporting personal and professional development.

The role will be part time for 35 hours per week.

The ideal candidate will be a proven leader, have experience of primary care and be willing to play an important role in the development of patient centred services. You will be an enthusiastic, committed individual who will be expected to work as part of the practice team with good communication and interpersonal skills.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard of patient service.

To have thorough knowledge of practice procedures and to work in accordance of written protocols.

Provide general assistance to the practice team to both clinical and non clinical.

Project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone.

Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare they require.

Resolve queries/problems from patients, clinicians and associated staff.

Deal with external agencies such as other practices, secondary care and 3rd party organisations.

To ensure the provision of a high quality patient service within a safe, efficient working environment by providing effective support to clinicians and staff.

Undertake all clerical, reception and administration duties applicable to the medical practice.

About us

IntraHealth is one of the UKs leading provider of NHS Primary and Community Care services. We serve a range of patients across our three divisions of Primary Care (general practice), Pharmacy and Clinical Services which includes anticoagulation monitoring, patient medication reviews and childhood immunisation programmes.

We also provide management and clinical support to other GP practices and NHS bodies. We are a well-established organisation having provided NHS services since the company was founded in 1999. Our team is made up of GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs), Nurses, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Health Care Assistants (HCAs) and local administration teams supported by a centralised back office function; providing finance, HR, administration and data analysis support.

We operate NHS services across the North East, North West and Yorkshire.