Job summary

If you are a motivated, conscientious and highly organised individual, this role is to undertake an Apprenticeship with a Business Administrator Level 3 in an ambitious and passionate team making a difference for families. Do you have experience in administration and want to expand your knowledge and skills? The apprentice role will include working with systems and technology and liaising directly with people. Work may include maintaining systems to support trainings, the online courses, communications and distribution of resources. You need to be accurate, working with the team to minimise or eliminate mistakes, you need to be flexible and comfortable with change. You need to be willing to contribute ideas for making improvements to our systems, where necessary. You need to like working with people, via phone, video and email. You will be able to get experience of offering great customer service, representing us in a calm, organised, knowledgeable and friendly manner. You will also be involved in the distribution of resources to customers. The role communicates information with customers and service users regarding Togetherness products, services and distributing. Working is hybrid working between office and homeworking. You will need to achieve Level 2 English and Maths prior to taking the End Point Assessment if you haven't already achieved GCSE A*- C or 4-9. Duration approximately 18 months to include the end stage assessment.

Main duties of the job

To provide a comprehensive and full ranging administration/co-ordination service. Working in conjunction with colleagues, service users to provide an efficient service. Exercise initiative and judgement using acquired skills and knowledge, maintaining confidentiality at all times. The post holder will provide an empathic and sensitive point of contact for service users. Knowledge and use of various Microsoft Office Software programmes including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other relevant correspondence and other software programmes working with customer orders and training requests. The post holder will liaise other administrators/co-ordinators and clerical support workers on a day-to-day basis around training and orders. Receiving and dealing with telephone enquiries and engaging in Teams/Zoom meeting as appropriate. Input in accordance with Trust policy. Maintain an efficient filing system to include correspondence, reports, and other documentation relevant to the department. Maintain stock control such as stationery, supplies, equipment. To distribute resources purchased by customers using judgement and experience to decide which documents require urgent action, and which may be passed directly to other areas for action and information. Participate in arranging conferences, training and other events including venues and hospitality as required.

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Manager within our Crisis Services; the Team are based in Ripon currently but cover Harrogate and Ripon community.

The successful candidate will manage a team of dedicated staff to support their ongoing development, identifying training and development needs to ensure the delivery of high quality and safe care that is responsive to individual needs.

There is an expectation that the successful candidate will travel between the bases covering the service.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Main duties of the job

The Successful candidate will provide operational management of the team including accountability for ensuring the highest professional standards and attitudes towards the care of patients are maintained and delivered at all times in accordance with evidence-based practice.

The post holder will be responsible for the operational quality and ensure that the clinical crisis pathway is adhered to. Role and responsibilities include financial and budget management, HR procedures, Leadership of the team as well as contributing to the wider leadership within urgent care services.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job summary

Darlington Community Team are looking for a band 6 Senior Registered Nurse (12 months fixed term) to come and join our team. This is an exciting time to join the community team with the recent community transformation.

Candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework at the point of application.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Main duties of the job

The successful postholder will provide assessment and delivery of evidenced based interventions and treatment for adults who have a mental health problem, along with recovery focused evidence based intervention .

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with excellent support from senior members and leadership.

You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders

You will meet the health needs of the patients with our team.

In addition to this, the postholder will work closely with patients, carers and families to co-produce care. In return you will have access to fantastic training and development opportunities. Post-grad qualifications can be supported throughout your career pathway in mental health practice, as well as clinical skills or leadership and management skills, that can lead onto more senior roles within the organisation.

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. A lease car scheme is in operation as well as other NHS staff benefits.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job summary

Band 5 Registered Staff Nurse

Spinnaker Ward located at St Mary's Hospital Portsmouth is looking to recruit a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse to join our dedicated inpatient team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Registered Nurse to play a key role in delivering high-quality physical healthcare within an inpatient setting. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care, ensuring patients receive safe, effective and person-centred nursing interventions.

The role includes undertaking physical health assessments, monitoring patients' physical wellbeing, recognising and responding to clinical deterioration, administering medications, supporting the management of long-term conditions and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to achieve positive patient outcomes.

We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse with strong clinical assessment skills, excellent communication abilities and a commitment to delivering outstanding patient care. Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced nurse seeking a new challenge, you will be supported through induction, supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities.

In return, we offer a supportive team environment, opportunities for career progression and the chance to make a real difference to patient care every day. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality physical healthcare and promoting patient safety, we would welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

Working within professional guidelines and accountability, the post-holder will have responsibility for the management of a defined community caseload (via Nursing, Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy interventions) for a group of GP Practices as part of the Integrated Care Team.

The post holder will have responsibility for managing co-ordinating and delegating work ensuring referrals are dealt with according to clinical need, holistic assessments and care plans are recorded in line with Trust and Professional record keeping standards and clinical care at all times meets acceptable standards of patient safety and quality outcomes.

The post holder will be required to work with a high degree of autonomy and professional accountability. A primary aim of the role is to prevent unnecessary admission of patients to an acute hospital and support timely discharge into the community. The post holder will also have a responsibility for re-enablement, rehabilitation, health protection and promotion programmes that improve and reduce inequalities.

About us

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

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year Please note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

348-PSE-12539

Job locations

St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)

Milton Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO3 6AD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be required to:

Act at all times with Compassion, to be Committed to delivering high quality Care, use effective Communication, be Competent and have Courage when needed.

Person-Centred Care .

Participate in the holistic assessment, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and therapy for patients in the home, without direct supervision. This includes those with chronic disease, terminal illness who wish to die at home and complex care needs. Other settings include, residential homes, nursing homes, clinic's community centres and community hospitals.

Recognise and respond to the need for appropriate referral to other members of the Community Care Team or external organisations including appropriate escalation of potential Safeguarding risks.

Provide safe medicines management in your area, according to professional and organisational guidelines to ensure safety and efficacy.

Inform the Senior Community Nurse / Community Matron of any concerns with patients, relatives, visitors, or staff that may compromise patient care.

Develop and maintain constructive working relationships and liaise effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team so that patients' needs are met.

Communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and carers so that information is shared in order to meet patients' needs.

Act as a role model in the promotion of person-centred practice, and challenge practice, which is not person-centred, so that a person-centred culture is maintained

Keep updated with relevant clinical developments and use knowledge to enhance standards of care.

Contribute to proactive interdisciplinary discharge and transfer planning for patients.

Practice and promote safe and effective skills in all aspects of clinical practice.

Practice and promote safe and effective record keeping in line with trust policies and professional standards.

Encourage a culture of patient wellness and co-production.

Ensure that patients with palliative care needs (and their families) have those needs met.

Demonstrate competence and confidence in clinical practice: this includes all clinical procedures that are relevant/specialist to the area.

Recognises own limitations in the provision of clinical care and urgency of patient's needs, referring to other healthcare professionals accordingly and is accountable for their own actions.

Support students in their learning and development.

Promote an open reflective learning culture.

Support new staff to received proper induction so that they understand acceptable practice and standards.

Actively support other teams in the department when needed so that those teams can deliver high standards of care.

Develop own professional skills and ensure these are shared with the team and wider Division.

Use reflective practice to analyse incidents and events and to develop high quality care.

Ensure practice follows evidence-based practice and national guidelines are followed.

Actively participates in the HIOW developments related to chronic disease management and targeted care, e.g. diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, dementia, falls within HIOW and across the boundaries of health and social care/primary and secondary care.

Initiates policy and practice changes as a result of incidents, audits and complaints.

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

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

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be required to:Act at all times with Compassion, to be Committed to delivering high quality Care, use effective Communication, be Competent and have Courage when needed.Person-Centred Care .Participate in the holistic assessment, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and therapy for patients in the home, without direct supervision. This includes those with chronic disease, terminal illness who wish to die at home and complex care needs. Other settings include, residential homes, nursing homes, clinic's community centres and community hospitals.Recognise and respond to the need for appropriate referral to other members of the Community Care Team or external organisations including appropriate escalation of potential Safeguarding risks.Provide safe medicines management in your area, according to professional and organisational guidelines to ensure safety and efficacy.Inform the Senior Community Nurse / Community Matron of any concerns with patients, relatives, visitors, or staff that may compromise patient care.Develop and maintain constructive working relationships and liaise effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team so that patients' needs are met.Communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and carers so that information is shared in order to meet patients' needs.Act as a role model in the promotion of person-centred practice, and challenge practice, which is not person-centred, so that a person-centred culture is maintainedKeep updated with relevant clinical developments and use knowledge to enhance standards of care.Contribute to proactive interdisciplinary discharge and transfer planning for patients.Practice and promote safe and effective skills in all aspects of clinical practice.Practice and promote safe and effective record keeping in line with trust policies and professional standards.Encourage a culture of patient wellness and co-production.Ensure that patients with palliative care needs (and their families) have those needs met.Demonstrate competence and confidence in clinical practice: this includes all clinical procedures that are relevant/specialist to the area.Recognises own limitations in the provision of clinical care and urgency of patient's needs, referring to other healthcare professionals accordingly and is accountable for their own actions.Support students in their learning and development.Promote an open reflective learning culture.Support new staff to received proper induction so that they understand acceptable practice and standards.Actively support other teams in the department when needed so that those teams can deliver high standards of care.Develop own professional skills and ensure these are shared with the team and wider Division.Use reflective practice to analyse incidents and events and to develop high quality care.Ensure practice follows evidence-based practice and national guidelines are followed.Actively participates in the HIOW developments related to chronic disease management and targeted care, e.g. diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, dementia, falls within HIOW and across the boundaries of health and social care/primary and secondary care.Initiates policy and practice changes as a result of incidents, audits and complaints.Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Nursing or RN currently registered with NMC.
• Practice assessor/supervisor.
• Post registration, specialist training relevant to speciality.
• Current (UK/EU) Driving Licence and access to own vehicle for work purposes is required.

Desirable

• Access Course / Diploma in Health Care Studies.
• Post Registration Qualifications.

Experience

Essential

• Post Registration experience.
• Experienced in developing care plans.
• Experienced in developing and delivering care and clinical interventions to patients.
• Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Team working.
• Experience of teaching, training and / or supervision.
• Evidence of recent CPD.
• Evidence of developing policy, guidelines contributing to management of resources.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work autonomously, instruct and direct others; work is managed, not supervised.

Desirable

• Knowledge of working with students.
• Knowledge of Patient Systems (SystmOne and RiO).

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Seeks opportunity to provide medium -- long term value.
• Addresses inefficiencies quickly.
• Evaluates and streamlines ways of working.
• Proactive, solutions focused attitude.
• Focuses self and team to deliver results.
• Provides clear goals and objectives.
• Takes responsibility for resolving problems.
• Makes things happen.
• Motivates and nurtures talent.
• Celebrates success.
• Manages underperformance.
• Promotes continuous learning.
• Promotes cohesion and team working.
• Works collaboratively with teams within the Trust and across the Local Health Economy.
• Resolves conflict effectively.
• Assertive, honest and open.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with other health and social care professionals, patients, carers and the public.

Desirable

• Ability to work on own initiative.
• PC Literate.
• Enthusiastic and well-motivated.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Nursing or RN currently registered with NMC. Practice assessor/supervisor. Post registration, specialist training relevant to speciality. Current (UK/EU) Driving Licence and access to own vehicle for work purposes is required. Desirable Access Course / Diploma in Health Care Studies. Post Registration Qualifications. Experience Essential Post Registration experience. Experienced in developing care plans. Experienced in developing and delivering care and clinical interventions to patients. Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Team working. Experience of teaching, training and / or supervision. Evidence of recent CPD. Evidence of developing policy, guidelines contributing to management of resources. Ability to prioritise workload and work autonomously, instruct and direct others; work is managed, not supervised. Desirable Knowledge of working with students. Knowledge of Patient Systems (SystmOne and RiO). Additional Criteria Essential Seeks opportunity to provide medium -- long term value. Addresses inefficiencies quickly. Evaluates and streamlines ways of working. Proactive, solutions focused attitude. Focuses self and team to deliver results. Provides clear goals and objectives. Takes responsibility for resolving problems. Makes things happen. Motivates and nurtures talent. Celebrates success. Manages underperformance. Promotes continuous learning. Promotes cohesion and team working. Works collaboratively with teams within the Trust and across the Local Health Economy. Resolves conflict effectively. Assertive, honest and open. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with other health and social care professionals, patients, carers and the public. Desirable Ability to work on own initiative. PC Literate. Enthusiastic and well-motivated.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)

Milton Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO3 6AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)

Milton Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO3 6AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The role is to provide a comprehensive and effective administrative service to support the smooth and efficient running of the Paediatric Bus. This will include adding a very brief duty specific to your area in a full range of admin duties, dealing with telephone and face-to-face queries.

Main duties of the job

Develop and provide a professional level of customer service for the department.

Respond to enquiries in a friendly, professional and courteous manner, resolving issues where possible or escalating to an appropriate team member when required

Communicate effectively and use appropriate interpersonal skills with people both internally and externally, maintaining the professional reputation of the Trust and department at all times.

Portraying a professional image, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

To continuously contribute to the progression and development of the chosen department through the provision of a high quality service.

The post holder will be expected to complete all mandatory training provided.

About us

NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£30,142 a year Per Annum Including HCAS

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-NMUH-8213744

Job locations

North Middlesex University Hospital

Sterling Way

London

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.

For more information on the role, or to arrange an informal visit to the department, please contact Jane Debbens,

Job description Job responsibilities A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification. For more information on the role, or to arrange an informal visit to the department, please contact Jane Debbens,

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• oGCSE in English and Math equivalent to GCSE Level C/4 or Functional Skills Level 2 or above.

Desirable

• oNVQ Level 2 or above in one of the following areas; oBusiness Administration oCustomer Service

Relevant Experience

Essential

• oExperience working in an administrative setting.
• oExperience working in a multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable

• oExperience working in a NHS setting.
• oExperience working in a Paediatric setting.
• oHealth records experience
• oExperience of working with the general public.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• oGood communication skills with staff of varying seniority and with patients and visitors.
• oExcellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varying workload, and meet multiple priority deadlines.
• oAbility to work under pressure whilst not compromising work quality.
• oDemonstrate a good telephone manner and technique.
• oAble to follow Trust policies and procedures and instructions from line management teams.
• oGood Experience using key IT systems such as MS Word and Excel.

Desirable

• oGood Experience of using NHS systems such as Careflow, Medway, and DictateIT.

Other requirements

Essential

• oFlexible approach and attitude to the role.
• oAbility to remain professional during difficult conversations and interactions.
• oAbility to live the Trust values.
• oAbility to provide an equal and inclusive service to all staff, patients, visitors, and other service users.

Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential oGCSE in English and Math equivalent to GCSE Level C/4 or Functional Skills Level 2 or above. Desirable oNVQ Level 2 or above in one of the following areas; oBusiness Administration oCustomer Service Relevant Experience Essential oExperience working in an administrative setting. oExperience working in a multi-disciplinary team. Desirable oExperience working in a NHS setting. oExperience working in a Paediatric setting. oHealth records experience oExperience of working with the general public. Skills & Abilities Essential oGood communication skills with staff of varying seniority and with patients and visitors. oExcellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varying workload, and meet multiple priority deadlines. oAbility to work under pressure whilst not compromising work quality. oDemonstrate a good telephone manner and technique. oAble to follow Trust policies and procedures and instructions from line management teams. oGood Experience using key IT systems such as MS Word and Excel. Desirable oGood Experience of using NHS systems such as Careflow, Medway, and DictateIT. Other requirements Essential oFlexible approach and attitude to the role. oAbility to remain professional during difficult conversations and interactions. oAbility to live the Trust values. oAbility to provide an equal and inclusive service to all staff, patients, visitors, and other service users.

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesex University Hospital

Sterling Way

London

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesex University Hospital

Sterling Way

London

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Previous applicants need not re-apply.We are excited to invite applications for Healthcare Support Workers(HCSWs)to join our teams at Callington Road Hospital where we're proud to be at the heart of acute mental health services, providing compassionate & skilled care to adults in an inpatient setting.

HCSWs are vital to our services & play a key role in supporting people with mental health problems to live fulfilling lives as part of a multi-disciplinary team.To succeed in this role, you will need to be highly motivated and passionate about mental healthcare, & genuinely curious about the experiences of people who struggle with the complex challenges of mental illness.

Please ensure you include in your application real examples of how your skills & experience match our values of Passion, Respect, Integrity, Diversity & Excellence. Please don't use AI to write your application, we want to hear your voice coming through your supporting statement.

Face to face interviews will be on Thursday 1st October 2026.

Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this role.

Main duties of the job

Having experience of working as a HCSW or in a care setting is useful but not essential as full training will be given.

Duties include:

• Working as part of a care team to deliver evidence-based interventions to service users with mental health problems.
• Working alongside registered clinicians, a set of therapeutic care skills, making a significant contribution to service users' psychological, emotional and social wellbeing.
• Ensuring service users and their relatives receive care that prioritises safety, effectiveness, partnership and hope.
• carrying out observations, engage with service users, encourage tasks of daily living, promote recovery whilst demonstrating excellent communication.
• Learning and understanding how to care for service users that are in mental health crisis by promoting choice and independence in the least restrictive way possible.

Because our patients need us around the clock, you'll need to be able to work a variety of shifts across a 24-hour period, including days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays.

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

16 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-BR138-0926

Job locations

Callington Road Hospital

Marmalade Lane, Brislington

Bristol

BS4 5BJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details and information.

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.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details and information. 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.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• The Care Certificate (Cavendish Certificate of Fundamental Care) or equivalent
• Possession of, or the ability and willingness to work towards, an appropriate Level 3 vocational qualification (e.g. Level 3 Diploma in Mental Health or Health and Social Care)
• Possession of, or the ability and willingness to work towards, Level 2 Functional Skills (e.g. GCSE Mathematics and English Language Grade C/4 or above)

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work with a degree of autonomy, whilst also taking direction from senior colleagues.
• Ability to communicate in written and verbal English to a high standard, and basic numeracy skills.
• Experience within Mental Health
• Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at time

Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential The Care Certificate (Cavendish Certificate of Fundamental Care) or equivalent Possession of, or the ability and willingness to work towards, an appropriate Level 3 vocational qualification (e.g. Level 3 Diploma in Mental Health or Health and Social Care) Possession of, or the ability and willingness to work towards, Level 2 Functional Skills (e.g. GCSE Mathematics and English Language Grade C/4 or above) Experience Essential Ability to work with a degree of autonomy, whilst also taking direction from senior colleagues. Ability to communicate in written and verbal English to a high standard, and basic numeracy skills. Experience within Mental Health Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at time

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

Callington Road Hospital

Marmalade Lane, Brislington

Bristol

BS4 5BJ

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

Callington Road Hospital

Marmalade Lane, Brislington

Bristol

BS4 5BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

We are looking for passionate and dedicated Healthcare Support Worker's to join our Emergency Care Department. As a member of our dynamic team, you will be at the forefront of providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients in need of urgent attention. we therefore look for candidates with experience of healthcare.

This vacancy does not meet the Home Office threshold for sponsorship and requires candidates to complete a training period. We are unable to accept applications from candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK or where candidates do not have at least 9 months remaining on their visa from the start date of the new role.

If you are joining as a band 2 this position is part of a development programme that supports you to grow into a band 3 role, with a pay increase upon successful completion. The programme is designed to help you develop new skills, gain valuable healthcare experience and take the next step in your NHS career. If you are already working in a Band 3 HCSW role in the NHS, we will assess your experience and responsibilities against the competencies required for this position. Where these competencies are met, we will match your current pay and banding.

Whilst there is no expectation a number of our HCSW's go onto complete their Nursing Degree Apprenticeship.

Main duties of the job

As a Healthcare Support Worker, you will work alongside Registered Nurses and other healthcare professionals across a variety of clinical settings, providing high-quality care and support to patients while developing skills and knowledge.

What You'll Be Doing

• Taking patient observations

• Assisting with ECGs and clinical procedures

• Supporting patient assessment and monitoring

• Supporting patients with mobility and transfers

• Assisting with admissions, transfers and discharges

• Maintaining clinical equipment and stock levels

• Collecting specimens for testing

• Providing reassurance to patients and relatives

• Working collaboratively with nurses, doctors and the wider healthcare team

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

Job summary

The Programme Manager will play a key role in delivering the Start Well Programme, a major transformation programme across North Central London aimed at improving maternity, neonatal and paediatric services. Working across multiple organisations, the postholder will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of complex programme workstreams, ensuring successful implementation through effective programme management, stakeholder engagement and governance. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to large-scale service transformation and improve outcomes for women, babies, children and families across the region.

Main duties of the job

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of designated workstreams within the Start Well Programme, ensuring delivery of agreed objectives, milestones and outcomes.
• Develop and maintain project plans, monitoring progress and managing risks, issues, dependencies and benefits to support successful programme delivery.
• Coordinate programme governance, including preparing reports, papers and updates for programme boards and stakeholder groups.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clinical, operational and system partners, facilitating collaboration and resolving issues where required.
• Analyse complex information and performance data to support decision-making and provide recommendations to the Programme Director and senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities, ensuring actions are tracked and delivered.
• Support the Programme Director with financial monitoring, resource planning, procurement and programme reporting.
• Maintain accurate programme documentation and ensure compliance with governance, information governance and organisational policies.
• Contribute to the implementation of service transformation, ensuring delivery is aligned with programme objectives, quality standards and best practice.

About us

Whittington Health NHS Trust is committed to helping local people live longer, healthier lives by providing safe, personal and coordinated care. As an integrated care organisation, we provide both hospital and community services to a diverse population across Islington, Haringey and neighbouring London boroughs.

The Start Well programme represents a significant transformation of maternity, neonatal and paediatric surgical services across North Central London. Following approval of the Decision-Making Business Case, the programme is now in its implementation phase and will deliver changes that ensure every child has the best possible start in life. Whittington Health is proud to host the Start Well programme team.

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Doctor at Specialist Clinical Fellow grade (ST4+) in Emergency Medicine. Applicants are invited to apply for this post which is 75% clinical and 25% non-clinical. Applicants must have minimum 7 years of Emergency Medicine Experience, post graduation from medical school.

Main duties of the job

Clinical duties will involve daytime, evening and night shifts providing clinical care in the Resus, Majors, Minors and Paediatric ED. Wexham Park Hospital has a very diverse population, and we see a wide range of clinical pathology.

As a specialist Clinical Fellow, you will be involved in the initial assessment and resuscitation of sick patients including emergency procedures and investigations. Overnight you will be expected to support in leading the department, working closely with the Nurse-in-charge and providing support for more junior doctors.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo

Please note if we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

Job summary

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? Do you want to have a positive influence on patient care and experience? Do you want to be a part of a friendly, supportive and experienced team?

If your answer is yes then our Paediatric Ward at Frimley Park Hospital is the ideal place for you!

We are searching for motivated and enthusiastic Registered Children's Nurses who are passionate about delivering safe, high quality care to patients and their families with a progressive and innovative mindset for continuous service improvements.

This role is open to newly qualified nurses, start date is immediate.

Main duties of the job

• We have a unique, caring and inclusive team who are delighted to be responsible for the care of Children and Young People from 5 days to 18 years old, across Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire.

• The ward offers a wide range of experience, caring for children and young people with a range of medical and surgical conditions. The ward consists of 26 beds including a 4 bedded Level 1 HDU and designated teenage beds. There is also an 8 bedded Paediatric Assessment Unit attached.

  We promote strong interdepartmental and cross-site working relationships with both Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals.

• Main responsibilities include to provide safe, high quality patient centred care to children & families.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Job summary

This exciting opportunity working 3 days a week on a fixed term contract, term time only, within our complex needs service based at Swiss Cottage Special School for Children and Young People aged 4-19 years.

The Camden Complex Needs Speech and Language Therapy Team work within specialist provisions in the borough of Camden, including Swiss Cottage School, an OFSTED rated 'Outstanding' school for Children and Young People (CYP) with complex needs aged 4-19 years and primary school Additionally Resourced Provisions (ARPs). You will be responsible for delivering a therapy service to CYP with complex needs in Camden. You will be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team based at the school which consists of speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, dieticians, school nurses, health care assistants, paediatrician, psychologists, teachers and teaching assistants.

You will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive and specialist service to CYP with complex communication needs which may include autism, cerebral palsy, profound and multiple learning difficulties and sensory impairments.

Main duties of the job

Please see the Job Description and the Persons Specification for further details about the job role. If you are unable to access the PDFs, the details of the job description can also be found in the 'Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities' section.

Find out what it is like to work in our friendly, supportive teams which span hospital and community settings across vibrant and diverse North Central London first hand, visit www.whittington.nhs.uk/CYPrecruitment (you may have to copy and paste this link into your browser) to hear from some of our current staff about why they chose to join and stay at Whittington Health.

About us

Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary team and develop new skills in the world of Radiology. The successful candidate will involve working on a rota, with extended days and weekends.

You will support the work of the Radiology Department to assist Radiologists and Radiographers in performing a range of Radiological procedures, including Ultrasound and CT.

We have a new state of the art Emergency Department which opened in April 2019 with dedicated DR X Ray rooms, Ultrasound and a CT scanner. The successful applicant will be expected to rotate into this area from the main X-Ray department, US and CT.

This is a rotational post between the newly opening Slough Community Diagnostic Centre at Upton, Wexham Park Hospital (Slough), Heatherwood Elective Centre (Ascot), St Mark's Hospital (Maidenhead) and King Edward's VII Hospital (Windsor).

Visa Sponsorship:This position is not eligiblefor Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

• To assist in all aspects of patient care with in the Radiology department.
• To assist with housekeeping duties i.e. cleaning specialist equipment.
• To make up slides of biopsy samples for microscopic examination by Histology / Pathology.
• To work cross-site between Wexham Park hospital in Slough, Heatherwood Hospital Ascot , King Edwards VII in Windsor and St Marks in Maidenhead as and when required.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join our highly regarded Camden services in a split role, working two days per week within the Complex Needs Team and two days per week within the Child Development Team based at Kentish Town Health Centre. This role offers the opportunity to develop specialist skills across both early years and school-aged services, supporting children and young people with a wide range of complex communication needs within collaborative, multidisciplinary environments. We are looking for a clinician with excellent communication and relationship-building skills, who is confident presenting complex information sensitively and clearly to families and colleagues, and who can deliver high-quality, family-centred care that makes a lasting difference to children and young people's lives

Main duties of the job

Please see the Job Description and the Persons Specification for further details about the job role. If you are unable to access the PDFs, the details of the job description can also be found in the 'Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities' section.

Find out what it is like to work in our friendly, supportive teams which span hospital and community settings across vibrant and diverse North Central London first hand, visit www.whittington.nhs.uk/CYPrecruitment (you may have to copy and paste this link into your browser) to hear from some of our current staff about why they chose to join and stay at Whittington Health.

About us

Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.

Job summary

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated nurse to become part of a well-established and progressive Ophthalmology team.We are a busy outpatient's department undertaking the assessment and care of Ophthalmic patients, by continually adapting the service to meet and enhance the care we provide to our patients. We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic team players with a flexible approach, excellent communication skills and the ability to show initiative.

The eye treatment centre encompasses the Ophthalmic outpatient department, the Mobile Macular Unit (MMU) and the ETC ward both at Frimley Park Hospital and Heatherwood. The MMU moves weekly between Basingstoke, Farnborough, Aldershot and Camberley and the ETC ward at Heatherwood. The post holder will rotate between all clinical areas within this very busy fast paced speciality working 3-5 shifts a week between 0700-2000 Monday to Friday. Occasional weekend work required

This role is open to newly qualified nurses graduating in September 2026

Main duties of the job

• As an integral member of the Ophthalmic nursing team, the post holder will provide support to other members of the multidisciplinary team in the provision of high quality care
• Carry out specialised Ophthalmic tests and procedures that contribute to the efficient running of the service
• Act as a role model, delivering care with empathy and compassion
• Teach and supervise junior staff, students and unregistered nursing staff
• Be accountable for care or any omissions of care that you delegate to others

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.

As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.

We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough.

Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.

We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties

Job summary

This exciting opportunity in a full-time permanent post within our complex needs service based at Swiss Cottage Special School for Children and Young People aged 4-19 years.

The Camden Complex Needs Speech and Language Therapy Team work within specialist provisions in the borough of Camden, including Swiss Cottage School, an OFSTED rated 'Outstanding' school for Children and Young People (CYP) with complex needs aged 4-19 years and primary school Additionally Resourced Provisions (ARPs). You will be responsible for delivering a therapy service to CYP with complex needs in Camden. You will be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team based at the school which consists of speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, dieticians, school nurses, health care assistants, paediatrician, psychologists, teachers and teaching assistants.

You will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive and specialist service to CYP with complex communication needs which may include autism, cerebral palsy, profound and multiple learning difficulties and sensory impairments.

Main duties of the job

Please see the Job Description and the Persons Specification for further details about the job role. If you are unable to access the PDFs, the details of the job description can also be found in the 'Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities' section.

Find out what it is like to work in our friendly, supportive teams which span hospital and community settings across vibrant and diverse North Central London first hand, visit www.whittington.nhs.uk/CYPrecruitment (you may have to copy and paste this link into your browser) to hear from some of our current staff about why they chose to join and stay at Whittington Health.

About us

Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.

Job summary

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? Do you want to make a real difference to children's healthcare? Do you want to be part of a friendly, supportive, and experienced team?

If the answer is yes, then our Paediatric Ward at Wexham Park Hospital is the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated individuals to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team, where high standards of patient care and family-centred support are at the heart of everything we do. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your clinical skills in a fast-paced and rewarding environment, caring for children and young people with a variety of medical and surgical needs.

You will be working alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals who value teamwork, continuous learning, and excellence in care delivery. In return, we offer a comprehensive induction, ongoing training and development, and a supportive atmosphere that encourages career progression.

Whether you are newly qualified or bring a wealth of experience, if you have a passion for paediatrics and are committed to delivering outstanding care, we would love to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of paediatric care at Wexham Park.

Main duties of the job

• Be responsible for delivering high quality, patient centred, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence.
• Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values.
• Be an accountable professional.
• Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.
• Carry out specific clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction of a registered nurse or other registered care professional's dependent on setting.
• Have the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individual's defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing
• Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.The post holder will demonstrate a level of underpinning knowledge to practice and educated to foundation degree level.
• The post holder will support the registered nurses, medical staff, and allied health professionals within the clinical environment.
• The role is flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the care setting, and it is expected that the responsibilities will be developed and be agreed as services evolve.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Job summary

Whittington Health is an Integrated Care Organisation; this provides a huge range of exciting opportunities for Pharmacists wishing to develop their career and clinical skills. The Pharmacy Department is innovative and forward thinking; this is reflected in the huge range of roles that are already established and in development. The Department is hugely supportive and actively encourages creative thinking to improve services, patient experience and to develop new roles, drawing on strengths and experiences of the team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, resourceful Pharmacist who enjoys working in a busy multidisciplinary environment, is a great team player and demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills. We want all our staff to reach their full potential, to ensure this we provide a safe, open and non-restrictive platform to learn, develop and progress.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will join a team of dynamic, senior rotational pharmacists to gain experience in a number of rotations (please see job description for complete list).As well as developing clinical skills, the post holder will be expected to enhance their managerial and leadership skills through:

• Participation in multidisciplinary ward and board rounds delivering and promoting high quality, cost-effective, patient-focused prescribing and medicines use
• Participation in practice and clinical research and audit
• Contributing to the development and implementation of new pharmacy services, guidelines, policies and procedures
• Supporting Lead Pharmacists and Divisions to effectively manage medication expenditure
• Participation in the education, training and supervision of pharmacy, medical and nursing staff and other allied healthcare professionals

About us

Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.

Job summary

Are you a compassionate and reliable Health Care Assistant who would like greater flexibility and the opportunity to support a variety of Primary Care services?

We are looking to recruit experienced and competent Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to support our Primary Care and Urgent Care services across our Hill Crest and Worcestershire Royal Hospital sites.

This is a fixed-term opportunity for six months, with the possibility of extension. Applications are welcomed from candidates seeking either full-time or part-time hours. Applicants do not need to be available for every shift; however, they must be able to commit to agreed shifts on a regular weekly basis.

The available shifts are as follows:

• Monday, 15:30 to 22:00
• Tuesday, 15:30 to 22:00
• Wednesday, 15:30 to 22:00
• Thursday, 15:30 to 22:00
• Friday, 15:30 to 22:00
• Saturday, 09:30 to 16:00
• Saturday, 15:30 to 22:00
• Sunday, 09:30 to 16:00
• Sunday, 15:30 to 22:00

This is an opportunity to use your core HCA skills while developing experience across different services and locations. We welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and competencies you do not need to be trained in every specialist task.

Main duties of the job

What you will be doing

Subject to your training and competency record, your duties may include:

• welcoming patients and supporting their privacy, dignity and comfort;
• confirming patient identity and explaining procedures;
• measuring and recording blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiratory rate and oxygen saturation;
• recording height, weight and body-mass index;
• recognising and promptly escalating abnormal observations or deterioration;
• supporting safe and efficient patient flow;
• acting as a formal chaperone;
• preparing patients and clinical rooms for assessment;
• assisting clinicians during approved procedures;
• cleaning equipment and clinical areas between patients;
• following infection-prevention and control procedures;
• checking equipment, clinical supplies and expiry dates;
• supporting opening, closing and room-readiness checks;
• recording information accurately on EMIS or another approved clinical system;
• following safeguarding, emergency and incident-reporting procedures; and
• supporting patients who require reasonable adjustments.

• phlebotomy;
• 12-lead ECG recording;
• urinalysis;
• specimen collection;
• blood-glucose or other approved point-of-care testing;
• NHS Health Checks;
• long-term-condition observations;
• wound-care support;
• suture or clip removal;
• vaccination-clinic support; or
• other approved Primary Care activities.

About us

Vertis Health is a federation of general practices delivering high-quality NHS services across Worcestershire. We were founded by local primary care clinicians and are owned by the practices we serve. As a purpose-led limited company, the money we generate is reinvested into the local healthcare economy, helping to strengthen services, support innovation and improve patient care.

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a Band 4 Play Specialist. The key components of this role will be :* Reducing Anxiety and Stress: Through play, they help children express their feelings, understand their experiences, and alleviate fear or anxiety related to medical treatments or hospitalisation* Distraction and Comfort: During medical procedures, they engage children in play or activities that distract them from pain or discomfort, making the experience less frightening.* Promoting Development: Play specialists provide age-appropriate activities to encourage cognitive, emotional, and physical development, even in hospital environments.* Education and Preparation: They prepare children for medical treatments by using dolls, toys, or drawings to explain what's going to happen in a way the child can understand. This helps demystify the process and reduces fear.* Emotional Expression: Play is a natural way for children to express their emotions. Play specialists use therapeutic play to allow children to process and express feelings like fear, anger, or confusion.* Family Support: They also offer guidance and support to parents and caregivers, helping them understand their child's emotional needs and providing strategies to support their child during stressful times.

Main duties of the job

• Reducing Anxiety and Stress: Through play, they help children express their feelings, understand their experiences, and alleviate fear or anxiety related to medical treatments or hospitalisation
• Distraction and Comfort: During medical procedures, they engage children in play or activities that distract them from pain or discomfort, making the experience less frightening.
• Promoting Development: Play specialists provide age-appropriate activities to encourage cognitive, emotional, and physical development, even in hospital environments.
• Education and Preparation: They prepare children for medical treatments by using dolls, toys, or drawings to explain what's going to happen in a way the child can understand. This helps demystify the process and reduces fear.
• Emotional Expression: Play is a natural way for children to express their emotions. Play specialists use therapeutic play to allow children to process and express feelings like fear, anger, or confusion.
• Family Support: They also offer guidance and support to parents and caregivers, helping them understand their child's emotional needs and providing strategies to support their child during stressful times.

About us

Visa Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.

Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.

We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.

Join UsWhether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.

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Job summary

Are you a team player? Are you ready to take the next exciting step in the development of your career in patient facing role?

Come and join our friendly and supportive team if you would like the opportunity to contribute to the development of the pharmacy service provided to our Acute Medical Unit (AMU). This is a great opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician who is clinically experienced or a Pharmacy Technician who is just starting out in their career and wanting to enhance their clinical skills, looking to work in patient facing role.

Our two AMUs admit up to 90 new patients every day and we have a team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and a pharmacy assistant permanently based on the units. Our priorities are to ensure early medicines reconciliation for all our patients and rapid provision of discharge medication.

This is a fast-paced environment, and we are seeking individuals who can work as part of a multidisciplinary team, as our admissions team services are very much embedded in the wider ward teams.

Main duties of the job

We cover extended hours (8am -6pm) using our proven model of shift working. Team members work compressed hours - working 9 hours each shift, including 1 in 6 weekends with one set day days rest each week. The existing team members enjoy the flexible working pattern and working as part of a close-knit team.

Shifts benefits include:

• rota prepared months in advance enabling swaps and flexibility in working
• 1 scheduled day of rest in each 7-day period
• 1 extra days rest around working weekend
• facility to book annual leave at relatively short notice
• dispensary cover to help keep up to date with dispensing and ACT skills

• immense opportunities for clinical learning in a fast-paced environment

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of the specialist pharmacy service to the AMU seven days per week. The post is wholly based on the AMU's and involves playing a key role in medicines reconciliation and facilitating rapid discharge by means of our satellite dispensaries.

You will be a qualified pharmacy technician, registered with the GPhC, preferably with previous experience in hospital pharmacy, although community experience is also valuable.

Excellent communication skills are essential as the post holder will be required to provide counselling, advice and information to patients, nurses and medical staff.

About us

East Lancashire Hospitals has a history of innovation and is an exciting place to work. We have a live full Electronic Patient Record, which incorporates ePrescribing and medicines reconciliation activities. We were the first Trust in the country to launch Refer-to-Pharmacy. The pharmacy teams utilise ELHT's unique e-patient tracking system to identify and target patients requiring medicines reconciliation, and as an e-pharmaceutical care planning tool.

The successful candidate will be supported to develop themselves as well as the service they are responsible for, in a friendly and forward-thinking organisation.

If you want to make a difference, are passionate about patient care, then there has never been a better time to join our team.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year plus shift allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Compressed hours

Reference number

435-D166-26

Job locations

Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB3 2HH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached Job Description for full details

JOB SUMMARY

• support the Assistant Directors of Pharmacy in providing a high quality, cost effective and efficient patient centred pharmacy service to the Trust
• work in partnership on the Acute Medical Unit (AMU); with the Pharmacy team leader in the provision of a high quality, cost effective and efficient patient centred pharmacy service to the Trust
• maintain and develop the highest standards of patient-focused care in the provision of technical services
• support the governance and medicines risk management agenda locally
• support the development of the technician and assistant teams to complement and facilitate multidisciplinary working
• act as a role model in the field of clinical technician pharmacy practice and provide a consistently high level of pharmaceutical service in line with corporate objectives and government initiatives
• support the agreed policies and procedures for safe medicines use and support mechanisms to promote high quality medicine use, effective risk management, clinical governance and adherence to Trust policies and guidelines concerning medicines use
• contribute to the development of the service
• support the professional development of technicians and assistants

Job description Job responsibilities See attached Job Description for full details JOB SUMMARY support the Assistant Directors of Pharmacy in providing a high quality, cost effective and efficient patient centred pharmacy service to the Trust work in partnership on the Acute Medical Unit (AMU); with the Pharmacy team leader in the provision of a high quality, cost effective and efficient patient centred pharmacy service to the Trust maintain and develop the highest standards of patient-focused care in the provision of technical services support the governance and medicines risk management agenda locally support the development of the technician and assistant teams to complement and facilitate multidisciplinary working act as a role model in the field of clinical technician pharmacy practice and provide a consistently high level of pharmaceutical service in line with corporate objectives and government initiatives support the agreed policies and procedures for safe medicines use and support mechanisms to promote high quality medicine use, effective risk management, clinical governance and adherence to Trust policies and guidelines concerning medicines use contribute to the development of the service support the professional development of technicians and assistants

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the GPhC - or about to qualify to join the register
• NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification - approved for registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Desirable

• BTec Accuracy Checking Technician Qualification

Special Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of local and national NHS and Pharmaceutical Policy
• Understanding of medicines legislation and guidance i.e. Medicines Act, Misuse of Drugs Act, Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines, Medicine Guidance Notes, MHRA Alerts
• Understanding of clinical and risk management guidance as applied to Medicines Management

Experience

Essential

• Practice in one or more relevant areas
• Ability to deal with clinical issues
• Working within GMP/GDP/GCP guidelines
• Understanding of medicines management procedures

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary or secondary care
• Ability to maintain and report on records and statistics

Judgement

Essential

• Ability to maintain and report on records and statistics
• Reflects on own practice and learns from experience
• Knows when to consult (own limitations)

Communication Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication including formal presentations
• Able to communicate information of a technical, clinical, or managerial nature
• Ability to prioritise demands on service and plan workload of self and others

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Prioritises and meets deadlines
• Can balance strong leadership and working within a team
• Calm under pressure

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered with the GPhC - or about to qualify to join the register NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification - approved for registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Desirable BTec Accuracy Checking Technician Qualification Special Knowledge Essential Understanding of local and national NHS and Pharmaceutical Policy Understanding of medicines legislation and guidance i.e. Medicines Act, Misuse of Drugs Act, Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines, Medicine Guidance Notes, MHRA Alerts Understanding of clinical and risk management guidance as applied to Medicines Management Experience Essential Practice in one or more relevant areas Ability to deal with clinical issues Working within GMP/GDP/GCP guidelines Understanding of medicines management procedures Desirable Experience of working in primary or secondary care Ability to maintain and report on records and statistics Judgement Essential Ability to maintain and report on records and statistics Reflects on own practice and learns from experience Knows when to consult (own limitations) Communication Skills Essential Excellent verbal and written communication including formal presentations Able to communicate information of a technical, clinical, or managerial nature Ability to prioritise demands on service and plan workload of self and others Personal Qualities Essential Prioritises and meets deadlines Can balance strong leadership and working within a team Calm under pressure

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

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB3 2HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB3 2HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Previous applicants need not apply

As CHC Assistant, your role will be to provide administrative support to the CHC Office Manager and the Continuing and Complex Healthcare Team performing a wide range of administrative functions including maintaining office systems and processes, scanning and data inputting.

CHC is a friendly, busy team where colleagues work together to meet the needs of the service. You will be required to work closely with your colleagues but also have the confidence to work on your own initiative and handle sensitive situations. Due to the fast-paced environment, the ability to multi-task and prioritise your workload is essential.

Main duties of the job

First point of contact for telephone queries, re-directing and escalating any issues, as appropriate.

Arrange various meetings on behalf of the Nurse Assessors including Multi-disciplinary Meetings (MDTs) and Review meetings.

Inputting/updating patient data system.

About us

Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) are partnerships of health and care organisations that come together to plan and deliver joined up services and to improve the health and wellbeing of people who live and work in their area. Their purpose is to improve outcomes in population health and healthcare; tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience, and access; enhance productivity and value for money and support broader social and economic development in their area efficiency. This will be delivered in neighbourhood, place, combinations of places and GM system.

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated newly qualified pharmacist or pharmacist wishing to join our Pharmacy Chemotherapy and Technical Services Unit at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. The role offers a guaranteed pathway of progression from band 6 to band 7. The post holder provides a specialist clinical pharmacy service to the oncology and clinical haematology specialties, ensuring high-quality and safe preparation and supply of chemotherapy medicines to patients, in line with current commissioning criteria. There will be an extensive band 6 to 7 pharmacist progression training programme put into place to ensure a robust personal development process and will be fully supported by the rest of the team in doing so. Once fully up to speed, there will be a requirement to support, train and mentor other junior members of staff who rotate through pharmacy chemotherapy and aseptic services, ensuring the provision and maintenance of a high-quality service. The role requires working core hours, Monday to Friday with participation in late night, weekend and bank holiday rota working, with the possibility of home working once fully trained on all aspects of the role in line with rota requirements.

Main duties of the job

Assist the Lead Oncology Pharmacist in the day-to-day management of clinical verification of chemotherapy prescriptions in line with current guidance and commissioning criteria.

Support the Principal Pharmacist for Technical Services in providing a high quality, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliant service, supplying aseptically prepared chemotherapy medicines in a timely manner to service users.

Support the development of pharmacists and technicians and ensure team working within the Pharmacy Technical Services Team.

Acting as Authorising Pharmacist under section 10 exemption.

Monitor and supervise staff working within the Technical Service Unit, ensuring safe systems of work are maintained and developed and that all professional and quality standards are complied with.

Undertake development opportunities and in doing so, support the Clinical Director of Pharmacy in the provision of a high quality, cost effective and efficient, patient centred clinical pharmacy service to all wards and departments within the trust.

About us

This is an exciting time for Aseptic Services with NHSE's future plans for transformation and investment. This post holder will be instrumental in helping to inform and shape aseptic services for the Trust and across the ICS in the advent of future hub and spoke models, ensuring that quality assurance and patient safety will be at the heart of everything to we do.

We value the personal skills, experiences, and qualities that individuals bring to our department and the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved, and able to influence the future direction of our services. The well being of staff is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Well being team who provide support on a range of topics, run fitness classes, and organise mindfulness sessions. As an employer we have earned a reputation for focusing on the development of our staff and for being an organisation people are proud to work for.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

435-D164-26

Job locations

Royal Blackburn Hospital

Haslingden Rd

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder for the role will start as a band 6 pharmacist, during which time they will complete a progressional competency based training pathway of progression. Upon successful completion, the post holder will be eligible to progress to a band 7 pharmacist position. Post holder can expect to complete their training within approximately 12 months, subject to attaining the required competencies and sign off by the Principal Pharmacist for technical services.

Main responsibilities:

Ensure an efficient high quality technical and clinical pharmacy service meets the needs of the patients and healthcare professionals within the Trust.

Clinically screen prescriptions for chemotherapy and biological medicines,according to Trust and national protocols and commissioning standards.

Provide specialist clinical advice to doctors, pharmacists, and other healthcareprofessionals on initiating, prescribing, and monitoring of chemotherapy andsupportive medicines in line with Trust and national guidance.

Clinically verify oncology prescriptions in line with British Oncology

Pharmaceutical Association (BOPA) standards and ensure treatments are inline with commissioned services.

Act as an Authorised pharmacist and carry out clinical and aseptic servicesverification process in accordance with specific organisational policy.

Final check and release aseptically prepared products (including clinical trialdrugs) and ensure all documentation is complete before release to wards anddepartments within and outside the trust.

Ensure all products are safely formulated and released in accordance with thedepartments quality systems.

Assess outsourced unlicensed specials products against Certificate ofConformance and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards.

Be trained and named on the intrathecal register to undertake check and release of intrathecal chemotherapy.

Assist the Lead Intrathecal Training Pharmacist with the development anddelivery of intrathecal chemotherapy training.

Develop an in-depth knowledge of labelling and worksheets systems to supportthe lead technician in managing documentation systems.

Provide a comprehensive documentation system to underpin the quality management system to include internal audit, risk assessment, change control,Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs), training, environmental monitoring,validations, and maintenance of the deviation system.

Assist in the investigation of problems with unlicensed medicine products madein section 10 and outsourced.

Ensure safe systems of work are maintained as defined under statutorylegislation, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations,regional and National Cancer Standards, controls assurance and professionalstandards.

Act as a knowledge base/resource for the oncology and haematologydirectorate and provide specialised professional and technical education toenable the clinical areas to meet the high standards of patient care and safety.

Ensure and promote safe handling, preparation, and storage of cytotoxic drugs.

Record significant clinical interventions, report unusual occurrences, andinvestigate errors and deviations and non-compliant situations.

Support the delivery of the pharmacy clinical governance agenda e.g., initiativesto reduce medication related risk and implement agreed strategies, work closelywith clinical governance and risk co-ordinators.

Interpret and apply information retrieved from medical and nursing notes.

Report relevant adverse medicine reactions to the Medicines and Healthcareproducts Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

Act on drug alerts ensuring that appropriate advice is given to staff, patients,and carers.

Actively participate in pharmacy team meetings.

Participate in the introduction and development of new aseptic chemotherapyproducts including product lifecycle system, validation activities, formulation andstability testing, workforce training and development, and product quality reviewas required.

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder for the role will start as a band 6 pharmacist, during which time they will complete a progressional competency based training pathway of progression. Upon successful completion, the post holder will be eligible to progress to a band 7 pharmacist position. Post holder can expect to complete their training within approximately 12 months, subject to attaining the required competencies and sign off by the Principal Pharmacist for technical services. Main responsibilities: Ensure an efficient high quality technical and clinical pharmacy service meets the needs of the patients and healthcare professionals within the Trust. Clinically screen prescriptions for chemotherapy and biological medicines,according to Trust and national protocols and commissioning standards. Provide specialist clinical advice to doctors, pharmacists, and other healthcareprofessionals on initiating, prescribing, and monitoring of chemotherapy andsupportive medicines in line with Trust and national guidance. Clinically verify oncology prescriptions in line with British Oncology Pharmaceutical Association (BOPA) standards and ensure treatments are inline with commissioned services. Act as an Authorised pharmacist and carry out clinical and aseptic servicesverification process in accordance with specific organisational policy. Final check and release aseptically prepared products (including clinical trialdrugs) and ensure all documentation is complete before release to wards anddepartments within and outside the trust. Ensure all products are safely formulated and released in accordance with thedepartments quality systems. Assess outsourced unlicensed specials products against Certificate ofConformance and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards. Be trained and named on the intrathecal register to undertake check and release of intrathecal chemotherapy. Assist the Lead Intrathecal Training Pharmacist with the development anddelivery of intrathecal chemotherapy training. Develop an in-depth knowledge of labelling and worksheets systems to supportthe lead technician in managing documentation systems. Provide a comprehensive documentation system to underpin the quality management system to include internal audit, risk assessment, change control,Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs), training, environmental monitoring,validations, and maintenance of the deviation system. Assist in the investigation of problems with unlicensed medicine products madein section 10 and outsourced. Ensure safe systems of work are maintained as defined under statutorylegislation, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations,regional and National Cancer Standards, controls assurance and professionalstandards. Act as a knowledge base/resource for the oncology and haematologydirectorate and provide specialised professional and technical education toenable the clinical areas to meet the high standards of patient care and safety. Ensure and promote safe handling, preparation, and storage of cytotoxic drugs. Record significant clinical interventions, report unusual occurrences, andinvestigate errors and deviations and non-compliant situations. Support the delivery of the pharmacy clinical governance agenda e.g., initiativesto reduce medication related risk and implement agreed strategies, work closelywith clinical governance and risk co-ordinators. Interpret and apply information retrieved from medical and nursing notes. Report relevant adverse medicine reactions to the Medicines and Healthcareproducts Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Act on drug alerts ensuring that appropriate advice is given to staff, patients,and carers. Actively participate in pharmacy team meetings. Participate in the introduction and development of new aseptic chemotherapyproducts including product lifecycle system, validation activities, formulation andstability testing, workforce training and development, and product quality reviewas required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm Degree (4years) or equivalent (3)
• Member GPhC (3)

Desirable

• Postgraduate clinical diploma (2)
• Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (PTQA) Diploma (2)
• Non-Medical Prescribing (2)

Experience

Essential

• Practice in one or more relevant areas (2)
• Clinical pharmacy experience and practice (2)
• Ability to deal with complex clinical issues (2)

Desirable

• Supervisory management of a team (2)
• Reports to committees. Experience of leafing pharmacy services in primary or secondary care (2)

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Understanding of local and national NHS and Pharmaceutical Policy (2)
• Knowledge of GCP/GMP/GDP (2)
• Understanding of risk management and principles of clinical governance (2)
• Able to communicate highly complex information to senior staff and patients. (2)

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Able to prioritize workload and work under pressure (2)
• Flexible working (2)

Person Specification Qualifications Essential MPharm Degree (4years) or equivalent (3) Member GPhC (3) Desirable Postgraduate clinical diploma (2) Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (PTQA) Diploma (2) Non-Medical Prescribing (2) Experience Essential Practice in one or more relevant areas (2) Clinical pharmacy experience and practice (2) Ability to deal with complex clinical issues (2) Desirable Supervisory management of a team (2) Reports to committees. Experience of leafing pharmacy services in primary or secondary care (2) Knowledge and Skills Essential Understanding of local and national NHS and Pharmaceutical Policy (2) Knowledge of GCP/GMP/GDP (2) Understanding of risk management and principles of clinical governance (2) Able to communicate highly complex information to senior staff and patients. (2) Personal Attributes Essential Able to prioritize workload and work under pressure (2) Flexible working (2)

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

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Royal Blackburn Hospital

Haslingden Rd

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Royal Blackburn Hospital

Haslingden Rd

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Secure your future. Develop your career. Help shape the future of healthcare.

Are you a skilled maintenance professional looking for a role that offers variety, stability, and long-term career opportunities? We're looking for a motivated and adaptable Multi-Skilled Technician to join our team.

This is an exciting time to join us. Estates and Facilities continue to grow and invest in our services, including plans for the new hospital development. There has never been a better opportunity to become part of a team that will play a vital role in supporting healthcare delivery for years to come.

What we can offer you

Joining the NHS means becoming part of an organisation that values its people and invests in their future.

Benefits include:

• Permanent NHS employment with excellent job security.
• Generous NHS Pension Scheme.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with NHS service.
• Comprehensive NHS sick pay scheme.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and support career progression.
• Access to a wide range of staff wellbeing initiatives and support services.
• A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.
• The opportunity to contribute to the development and maintenance of healthcare facilities that directly support patient care.
• Exciting future opportunities arising from the Trust's ongoing growth and the development of a new hospital, creating potential for expanded responsibilities, specialist roles and career advancement.

Main duties of the job

About the Role

As a Multi-Skilled Technician, you will report to the Assistant Maintenance Manager/Workload Co-ordinator and become a key member of our Estates Maintenance team.

You will undertake a diverse range of maintenance, repair and installation work across Trust properties, ensuring our buildings, engineering systems and services remain safe, compliant and fully operational. Working both independently and alongside colleagues and contractors, you will help deliver high-quality maintenance services in a busy healthcare environment.

The role requires flexibility, and you will be expected to utilise your skills across a range of maintenance disciplines where competent to do so. You will also support colleagues across the Estates & Facilities Division, helping to maintain a responsive and efficient service.

About You

We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who is keen to learn, develop and embrace new challenges.

You will have:

• A completed, time-served apprenticeship or equivalent structured training programme in an engineering discipline.
• Relevant post-qualification experience in maintenance or engineering services.
• A strong technical background and practical problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.

The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

Job summary

THERAPY ASSISTANT PRACTITIONER : Leighton Hospital in-patient wards.

BAND 4 - 22.5 HOURS

Are you interested in working in an acute hospital setting, and have a passion for working with patients who have frailty? Do you want to work in a friendly welcoming team? If so, this may be the job for you. An excellent and exciting opportunity has arisen for a generic Therapy Assistant Practitioner.

This post it to work alongside qualified Occupational therapists and physiotherapists, and therapy assistance to support the team on the wards. The band 4 will carry out delegated assessments and interventions by a qualified practitioner.

The candidate will have at least 12 months experience of working as a band 3 therapy assistant. We also ask that they have 12 months NHS experience, especially working on acute wards, as this will be helpful to the candidate. Those who have not had band 3 therapy experience or NHS experience need not apply.

Progressive posts may be considered. An interest in Occupational therapy and/or physiotherapy is of value and would be beneficial.

We are looking for a motivated therapy assistant practitioner with excellent clinical and communication skills to work alongside and support qualified therapists in the treatment of patients on the acute wards at Leighton Hospital. The post holder will be expected to contribute to assessments, carry out treatment plans agreed by the qualified therapist and contribute to a seven-day service.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a motivated therapy assistant practitioner with excellent clinical and communication skills to work alongside and support qualified therapists in the treatment of patients on the acute wards at Leighton Hospital. The post holder will be expected to contribute to assessments and carry out treatment plans agreed by the qualified therapist for allocated patients. They will contribute to the inputting of data and produce monthly reports.

We also require the commitment to contribute to a seven-day service.

The team is based at Leighton Hospital, Crewe. The successful candidate will be expected to work and support across the elderly carewards.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond.

The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.

The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

Job summary

Early Career Pharmacists Band 6 / Band 7 Development post.

We have the opportunity for motivated pharmacists to join our clinical team. Following investment in our pharmacy service and upcoming implementation of our EPR and EPMA system, this is a fantastic time to join our expanding team.

• As a department we are committed to supporting personal development including the opportunity to complete a funded Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy including non-medical prescribing where appropriate.
• Working as a pharmacist within a supportive team, you will follow a structured rotation covering a variety of clinical areas across Medicine, Surgery and Women's & Children's Divisions.
• Your development programme will include rotations within the department such as Medicines Information, Homecare, and Aseptic services.
• You will be an integrated member of the pharmacy team providing a dedicated, safe, and effective, patient centred clinical service across the trust, providing high quality pharmaceutical care to all our patients.
• During your progression in this training role, further specialist rotations in Critical Care, Frailty, Paediatrics, Palliative Care, Medicines Optimisation and Medicines Safety will be available.

You will be eligible for automatic progression from Band 6 to Band 7 after demonstrating that you have met all our criteria through post registration experience, post graduate studies, and meeting the key values and responsibilities of the role.

Main duties of the job

To deliver a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to designated service areas in the locality of the trust, Provision of specialist information and advice to all members of the multidisciplinary team, to maximise patient pharmaceutical care.

As a clinical pharmacist working in various specialities, you will have an integral role in providing high-quality specialist pharmacy services to inpatients and outpatients across Cheshire. You will contribute to the training and development of less experienced team members, as well as medical and nursing colleagues. You will have the opportunity to contribute to service development and quality and safety, through ward rounds, audits and education.

Your professionalism, excellent inter-personal skills and enthusiasm, will equip you to be a valued contributor to our service and to develop to be a key member of our clinical pharmacy team. You will be supported to develop your independent prescribing role.

We are committed to an inclusive pharmacy workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve, creating a compassionate and respectful environment where all staff feel valued and supported.

There is an on-call requirement for evenings, weekends and Bank Holiday work, (remunerated per session) as per rota. Participation is required in a extended hours (evening) and weekend rota.

About us

This is a great time to join the Pharmacy department at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT). The department has completed a full departmental refurbishment and installation of a new automated dispensing system. We have recently implemented a new dispensing system, electronic ward cabinets and controlled drug cabinet, and are finalising planning for our Electronic Prescribing implementation.

MCHFT provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond.

The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.