Job summary

Introduction

Spire Dunedin Hospital is looking for a Ward Manager to lead our Surgical Ward on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Ward Manager, Deputy Ward Manager, Sister or Charge Nurse to join a well-established team, providing both clinical and managerial leadership whilst helping to shape the patient experience and support the development of colleagues.

We're looking for a confident and experienced leader who is passionate about delivering high standards of patient care, strengthening team performance and driving continuous improvement. This role offers a genuine opportunity to make your mark through developing people, enhancing patient experience, maintaining strong clinical governance and influencing the future direction of the Surgical Ward.

Whether you're seeking a new challenge as an established Ward Manager or looking to step into a broader leadership role, you'll play an important part in delivering exceptional care and supporting the ongoing success of the department.

About the Role

As a Ward Manager, you will lead the day-to-day operation of the Surgical Ward, ensuring patients receive outstanding care throughout their hospital journey whilst maintaining high standards of quality, safety and operational performance.

Working closely with nursing colleagues, consultants, senior clinical leaders and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care within the Surgical Ward.
• Manage the day-to-day operational performance of the ward, ensuring effective and efficient service delivery.
• Provide visible clinical and managerial leadership to the nursing team.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, induction and ongoing development of colleagues.
• Lead, coach and develop the Surgical Ward team, supporting colleagues to grow, succeed and deliver outstanding patient care.
• Promote a culture of clinical excellence, patient safety and continuous improvement.
• Manage patient feedback and complaints effectively, using learning to enhance the patient experience.
• Ensure governance, audit, risk management and regulatory requirements are embedded within daily practice.
• Work closely with the Head of Clinical Services to drive quality, performance and service development.

About us

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services. We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.

Job summary

We are looking for 2 qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner's (EMHP) to work as part of a multidisciplinary team in an evolving service, based in schools, working alongside teaching staff to support the early identification of mental health and promote wellbeing for staff and young people.

Delivering evidence-based , early intervention for children and young people in education settings with mild to moderate mental health problems, working with a range of professionals to direct best practice, in a holistic, and child centred way.

Helping children and young people within these setting to deliver early intervention to prevent onset of more complex mental health needs

Supporting and facilitating staff in education settings to identify mental health and wellbeing needs, promoting a Whole School Approach and embedding a positive ethos and attitude to mental health and wellbeing.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Main duties of the job

This is an opportunity to be involved in the expanding MHST service, as a joint initiative between health and education. The Mental Health Support Team (MHST) is a unique service available in certain Nottinghamshire schools . We have been a trailblazer site for the project and were the first site nationally to go live in December 2019.

Please note that the above are office bases only, the team operate within a hybrid model with some remote work as well as working in schools.

You must be a qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner or and have obtained the relevant EMHP / CWP Post Graduate Diploma qualification following the completion of a CYP IAPT approved training in Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment for Children and Young People (C&Y IAPT) and be accredited and registered with BABCP or BPS

Please see the attached job description for full details

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire,Leicestershire,Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

186-791-26-GH

Job locations

Lindsey Close

1 Lindsey Close

Mansfield

NG18 5TF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assess and deliver outcome focused, evidence-based interventions (either directly or using a remote approach, individual or group ) in educational settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, working at all times in collaboration with and giving respect to the education function of the setting in which you are deployed.

Work in partnership to support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their parents/carers, families and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties.

Work in effective, evidence-based partnership with children, young people, their families and their educators in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed outcomes.

Support and empower children, young people, their parents/carers and families and their educators to make informed choices about the interventions being offered.

Operate at all times from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity.

Undertake and record accurate assessments of risk and operate clear risk management processes in line with locally agreed procedures including the safeguarding protocols of the educational setting and Local Safeguarding Board guidance.

Adhere to all regulations, processes and procedures within the educational service to which you are attached within the educational setting where you are working including (but not limited to) HR policies, training requirements, referral protocols, and emergency procedures. Signpost referrals of children with more complex needs to a locally identified appropriate relevant service

Through case management, supervision and any other relevant local pathway, escalate cases where the level of need or risk is beyond the scope of your practice.

Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments, primarily guided self-help.

Practice, evidence and demonstrate an ability to manage ones own caseload in conjunction with the requirements of the team.

Attend multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings relating to referrals or children and young people in treatment, where appropriate.

Keep clear, professionally coherent records of all activity in line with both health and education service protocols and use these records and outcome data to inform decision making.

Complete all requirements relating to data collection.

Assess and integrate issues relating to transitions, education and training/employment into the overall therapeutic process.

Work within a collaborative approach involving a range of relevant others when indicated.

Contribute to the development of individual or group clinical materials or training materials, and in addition to develop such materials independently as falls within own degree of competence, and under direction of the wider team.

Continue to apply learning gained on the training program directly to practice.

Prepare and present case load information to supervisors within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service are delivered.

Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in practice.

Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competences and practice.

To disseminate research and service evaluation findings in appropriate formats through agreed channels.

To support schools to adopt a Whole School Approach to mental health and wellbeing.

Job description Job responsibilities Assess and deliver outcome focused, evidence-based interventions (either directly or using a remote approach, individual or group ) in educational settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, working at all times in collaboration with and giving respect to the education function of the setting in which you are deployed. Work in partnership to support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their parents/carers, families and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties. Work in effective, evidence-based partnership with children, young people, their families and their educators in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed outcomes. Support and empower children, young people, their parents/carers and families and their educators to make informed choices about the interventions being offered. Operate at all times from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity. Undertake and record accurate assessments of risk and operate clear risk management processes in line with locally agreed procedures including the safeguarding protocols of the educational setting and Local Safeguarding Board guidance. Adhere to all regulations, processes and procedures within the educational service to which you are attached within the educational setting where you are working including (but not limited to) HR policies, training requirements, referral protocols, and emergency procedures. Signpost referrals of children with more complex needs to a locally identified appropriate relevant service Through case management, supervision and any other relevant local pathway, escalate cases where the level of need or risk is beyond the scope of your practice. Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments, primarily guided self-help. Practice, evidence and demonstrate an ability to manage ones own caseload in conjunction with the requirements of the team. Attend multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings relating to referrals or children and young people in treatment, where appropriate. Keep clear, professionally coherent records of all activity in line with both health and education service protocols and use these records and outcome data to inform decision making. Complete all requirements relating to data collection. Assess and integrate issues relating to transitions, education and training/employment into the overall therapeutic process. Work within a collaborative approach involving a range of relevant others when indicated. Contribute to the development of individual or group clinical materials or training materials, and in addition to develop such materials independently as falls within own degree of competence, and under direction of the wider team. Continue to apply learning gained on the training program directly to practice. Prepare and present case load information to supervisors within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service are delivered. Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in practice. Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competences and practice. To disseminate research and service evaluation findings in appropriate formats through agreed channels. To support schools to adopt a Whole School Approach to mental health and wellbeing.

Person Specification

Qualifactions

Essential

• Relevant EMHP Post Graduate Diploma qualification Following the completion of a CYP IAPT approved training in Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment for Children and Young People (C&Y IAPT)
• Registration with relevant professional body

Experience

Essential

• Qualifications Relevant EMHP Post Graduate Diploma qualification Following the completion of a CYP IAPT approved training in Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment for Children and Young People (C&Y IAPT)
• Qualifications Registration with relevant professional body
• Contractual Requirements A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
• Training Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and commitment to ongoing learning.
• Experience Proven post qualification experience of working in and with schools
• Experience Experience of Multi agency work
• Experience Skills and experience of working with children, young people and families around a range of emotional/mental health, behavioural and additional health or developmental needs.
• Experience of teaching groups of professionals and parents
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and documents pertaining to children (e.g. Children's Act, Mental Health Act, NSF, Every Child Matters, Future In Mind)
• Knowledge and experience of provision of evidence based emotional/mental health assessment Knowledge and experience of the provision of different models of therapy and interventions
• Knowledge Ability to manage a defined caseload as required and participate in case management supervision.
• Knowledge Organise own work schedule
• Knowledge Ability to maintain accurate case records in line with Trust policies and procedure
• Knowledge Ability to be an autonomous practitioner whilst being able to work as an integral part of a multi agency locality team
• Knowledge Be committed to anti discriminatory/ anti oppressive practice and equal opportunity
• Skills Ability to identify training needs and prepare and deliver training packages for parents and teaching staff.
• Skills Ability to offer individual and group therapeutic interventions.
• Physical Requirements A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Desirable

• Qualifications Educated to Degree Level
• Training Qualification in therapeutic approaches with children and families eg CBT systemic, solution focused, play therapy
• Experience vidence of the ability to use and provide clinical supervision
• Experience Community experience, working in schools and with families
• Knowledge Ability to use electronic data recording systems
• Knowledge knowledge and application of behaviour programmes and support for parents of children with emotional health problems

Person Specification Qualifactions Essential Relevant EMHP Post Graduate Diploma qualification Following the completion of a CYP IAPT approved training in Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment for Children and Young People (C&Y IAPT) Registration with relevant professional body Experience Essential Qualifications Relevant EMHP Post Graduate Diploma qualification Following the completion of a CYP IAPT approved training in Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment for Children and Young People (C&Y IAPT) Qualifications Registration with relevant professional body Contractual Requirements A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Training Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and commitment to ongoing learning. Experience Proven post qualification experience of working in and with schools Experience Experience of Multi agency work Experience Skills and experience of working with children, young people and families around a range of emotional/mental health, behavioural and additional health or developmental needs. Experience of teaching groups of professionals and parents Knowledge of relevant legislation and documents pertaining to children (e.g. Children's Act, Mental Health Act, NSF, Every Child Matters, Future In Mind) Knowledge and experience of provision of evidence based emotional/mental health assessment Knowledge and experience of the provision of different models of therapy and interventions Knowledge Ability to manage a defined caseload as required and participate in case management supervision. Knowledge Organise own work schedule Knowledge Ability to maintain accurate case records in line with Trust policies and procedure Knowledge Ability to be an autonomous practitioner whilst being able to work as an integral part of a multi agency locality team Knowledge Be committed to anti discriminatory/ anti oppressive practice and equal opportunity Skills Ability to identify training needs and prepare and deliver training packages for parents and teaching staff. Skills Ability to offer individual and group therapeutic interventions. Physical Requirements A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Desirable Qualifications Educated to Degree Level Training Qualification in therapeutic approaches with children and families eg CBT systemic, solution focused, play therapy Experience vidence of the ability to use and provide clinical supervision Experience Community experience, working in schools and with families Knowledge Ability to use electronic data recording systems Knowledge knowledge and application of behaviour programmes and support for parents of children with emotional health problems

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lindsey Close

1 Lindsey Close

Mansfield

NG18 5TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lindsey Close

1 Lindsey Close

Mansfield

NG18 5TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Job Purpose:

To provide an effective IPS employment service for people with severe and enduring mental health conditions who want to work.

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary mental health team, working alongside other mental health and social care professionals, providing joined-up mental health care.

To develop partnerships with employers, local providers, and services to ensure that the employment support needs of clients are met.

To work as part of the Work Well network, sharing knowledge and expertise with a range of other employment professionals across Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark.

Please note vacancy may be closed early once capacity has been met.

Main duties of the job

Promote the employment service to mental health professionals, service users, and carers to ensure steady referrals.Support clients in identifying job goals, assessing needs, and creating action plans to overcome barriers to work.Deliver personalised one-to-one coaching using various communication methods, including face-to-face, video, phone, email, and text.Engage with local employers to identify suitable job opportunities and placements.Challenge stigma and negative beliefs around mental health and employment.Maintain accurate records, session notes, and outcome evidence using electronic systems.Manage own caseload and time effectively, track progress toward targets, and use supervision for development.Stay informed about labour market trends, training opportunities, welfare changes, and employment law.Follow service policies and procedures, seek guidance when needed, and adapt quickly to changes to maintain quality standards.

About us

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provides the UK's widest range of NHS mental health services, including support for substance misuse. We serve over two million people across Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, and Croydon through 230+ inpatient, outpatient, and community services. Each year, we care for over 5,000 inpatients and 45,000 community patients. We also deliver 50+ specialist services across the UK and internationally.

Work Well is a network of 10 employment support services within SLaM, helping people in Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark recover through meaningful employment. We believe everyone can work if they want to and should have choice and control over their career path.

Our values are:

Person-centred: Supporting informed career decisions.Empowering: Providing tools for independence.Inspiring: Encouraging long-term career goals.

All staff are expected to uphold confidentiality, equality, health and safety, infection control, safeguarding, and professional standards. We follow NHS codes of conduct and financial procedures. Roles are reviewed regularly to reflect service needs and staff development.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£36,943 to £44,900 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-NUR-8084468-FR-A

Job locations

Croydon

LONDON

CR02PR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or educated to degree level or equivalent level of knowledge gained through relevant work experience (A).
• Equivalent level of knowledge gained through relevant work experience (A).

Desirable

• Training or qualification in Individual Placement and Support (IPS) (A).
• Training or qualification in Job Retention Support (A). .
• Accredited qualification in coaching or career guidance (A).

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of supporting or coaching individuals on a one-to-one basis (in a voluntary role or paid role), verified by an employer reference1 (A). .
• Experience of managing multiple tasks at any one time (A)

Desirable

• Experience of delivering employment advice or coaching to people who are unemployed or have a disability or mental health problem (A). .
• Experience of engaging employers to identify job opportunities (A). .
• Experience of delivering training courses or workshops in person or online (A).
• Lived experience of mental health problems or caring for someone with a mental health problem (A).

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates clear understanding of what the Employment Specialist role involves (A, I). .
• Demonstrates an understanding of primary and secondary care health services (A). .
• Demonstrates clear understanding of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model (A)

Desirable

• Knowledge of mental health conditions and understanding the impact of mental health conditions on employment and the support needs of individuals (A).

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with others clearly (verbally and non-verbally), negotiate, persuade, and influence, and work as part of a team (A, I, T).
• High standard of written English (A, I, T).
• Confident using digital technology and proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams (A, I, T).
• High level of learning agility; adapts positively to change and feedback (A, I, T).
• Excellent time management; plans and organises own workload independently (A, I, T).
• Exceptional listening skills; able to perceive and interpret verbal and non-verbal messages (A, I, T).

Attitude

Essential

• Demonstrates passion for supporting people with mental health problems into work (A, I, T).
• Takes responsibility for own actions and personal development (A, I, T).

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or educated to degree level or equivalent level of knowledge gained through relevant work experience (A). Equivalent level of knowledge gained through relevant work experience (A). Desirable Training or qualification in Individual Placement and Support (IPS) (A). Training or qualification in Job Retention Support (A). . Accredited qualification in coaching or career guidance (A). Experience Essential Recent experience of supporting or coaching individuals on a one-to-one basis (in a voluntary role or paid role), verified by an employer reference1 (A). . Experience of managing multiple tasks at any one time (A) Desirable Experience of delivering employment advice or coaching to people who are unemployed or have a disability or mental health problem (A). . Experience of engaging employers to identify job opportunities (A). . Experience of delivering training courses or workshops in person or online (A). Lived experience of mental health problems or caring for someone with a mental health problem (A). Knowledge Essential Demonstrates clear understanding of what the Employment Specialist role involves (A, I). . Demonstrates an understanding of primary and secondary care health services (A). . Demonstrates clear understanding of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model (A) Desirable Knowledge of mental health conditions and understanding the impact of mental health conditions on employment and the support needs of individuals (A). Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with others clearly (verbally and non-verbally), negotiate, persuade, and influence, and work as part of a team (A, I, T). High standard of written English (A, I, T). Confident using digital technology and proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams (A, I, T). High level of learning agility; adapts positively to change and feedback (A, I, T). Excellent time management; plans and organises own workload independently (A, I, T). Exceptional listening skills; able to perceive and interpret verbal and non-verbal messages (A, I, T). Attitude Essential Demonstrates passion for supporting people with mental health problems into work (A, I, T). Takes responsibility for own actions and personal development (A, I, T).

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

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Croydon

LONDON

CR02PR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Croydon

LONDON

CR02PR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting part time opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our Mental Health team at HMP Wymott, a Category C male prison located in Leyland. Ideally needs to be a car driver due to location of the prison

HMP Wymott has capacity of around 1,100, and has a varied and complex population.

HMP Wymott Offers:

• Onsite parking
• Access to onsite gym
• Careers and development opportunities

Hours:

• Monday - Sunday 37.5 hours per week
• 8am - 6pm
• 1 weekend in 5
• 4 week rolling rota

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £43,60- £49,175 per annum depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Mental Health Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Responsible for assessment and ongoing management of our patients mental health needs.
• Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team as an autonomous practitioner managing a caseload of patients, assessing their physical, social and psychological needs to develop a holistic health care plan.
• Contribute to our nursing strategy and vision to; Provide outstanding evidence based care to our patients, seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback, so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
• Deliver non-judgemental care, building therapeutic relationships and promoting professional boundaries.
• Play an active part in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patients care following our policies and procedures and always considering safeguarding.

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

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

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

About us

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

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

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

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

• NMC Registered - Mental Health
• Experience of working within mental health settings, developing knowledge and understanding of this patient group
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Experience of working collaboratively with other agencies and stakeholders in a multi-disciplinary environment

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

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

#LI-AS1

Job summary

Come and join one of the UK's largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

*We are offering a £5000 welcome bonus for this role*

Are you ready to lead the transformation of a pioneering neurological rehabilitation service and help shape the future of Speech and Language Therapy?

Our Birmingham centre is transitioning to Active Neuro, the newly launched division of Active Care Group, creating an exciting opportunity to redefine how specialist neurological rehabilitation is delivered. At a pivotal stage in its journey, were looking for an ambitious Lead Speech and Language Therapist who sees opportunity where others see challenge someone who is motivated by the chance to influence change, raise clinical standards, and help transform a service into one recognised for excellence.

Main duties of the job

This is far more than a leadership role; its an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Youll play a key role in developing the Speech and Language Therapy service, inspiring your team, embedding evidence-based practice, and creating a culture focused on collaboration, innovation and exceptional patient outcomes.

Youll join at a time of significant investment across our neurorehabilitation division, including the development of a purpose-built, state-of-the-art neurorehabilitation gym featuring advanced rehabilitation technology, robotics and specialist treatment spaces. As part of the therapy leadership team, youll have the opportunity to influence the development of this exciting new facility and help shape the future of rehabilitation delivery at Active Neuro.

If youre passionate about leading change, developing people and creating a service you can be proud of, this is your opportunity to leave a lasting legacy in neurological rehabilitation.

About us

Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

Job summary

This post is open toBand 5 Registered Mental Health Nurseswho wish to broaden their experience and further develop their assessment and care planning skills in a community setting. There will be an expectation for the post holder to have completed, be in the process of completing, or be willing to attend the Trust Preceptorship.

Focussed Support service offer medium to longer term mental health care to residents in the Borough of Lambeth aged 18 and over regardless of diagnosis using the Care Programme Approach. We are a part of the Lambeth Alliance, and we have a close interface with a variety of SLaM services, other statutory organisations (inc. social care) and voluntary sector.

The Lambeth Living Well Network (LWN) Alliance brings together Certitude, Lambeth Clinical Commissioning Group, Lambeth Council, South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and Thames Reach organisations to deliver an innovative way of providing mental health support for those who need it in the Lambeth Borough; a fully integrated and coordinated mental health system which focuses on people's strengths and supports their whole health and wellbeing.

As part of our journey, to realising a fully integrated system, we have set up 3 Living Well Centres in Lambeth.

We are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic candidates with a commitment to delivering high standards of care and ongoing learning.

Main duties of the job

As a B5 Community Practitioner working in a community setting you will work under the supervision of a Community Practitioner to promote and deliver evidence-based care for service users with mental health conditions in their own homes and within a variety of accommodation settings.

The post holder will deliver, or advise on the delivery of, high quality safe care, ensuring consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence which comply with their registered professional body and code of professional conduct.

The role includes leading the delivery of comprehensive service user assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of person-centred care in a collaborative way. The post holder will co-ordinate a first-class service that includes assessment and monitoring of physical health, maintaining service users' rights, supervising junior staff and students, working collaboratively with the Multi-Disciplinary Team and maintaining a safe and therapeutic working environment and accurate records.

About us

We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It's important to us that you valued and appreciated and that are why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer

Some of our benefits are highlighted here:

• Generous pay, pensions and leave, we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
• Work life balance, flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.
• Career development, There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes
• Car lease, our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease carsAccommodation, our staff benefits from keyworker housing available which is available on selected sites
• NHS discounts, with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-NUR-8189612-TA

Job locations

312 Brixton Road

312 Brixton Rd

London

SW9 6AA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a practitioner working in a community setting you will promote and deliver evidence-based care for service users with mental health conditions in their own homes and within a variety of accommodation settings.

Working autonomously within the parameters of the role leading and supporting junior staff and wider care team to implement the delivery of quality care, contributing to the physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual care in a recovery-focused way through therapeutic engagement and activities, and taking steps to address any issues that arise.

Demonstrating an enhanced understanding of Mental Health signs and symptoms and an understanding of how these may present in practice including recognition of impact on patient presentation and behavior including risk factors. Supporting and teaching junior staff to develop understanding of mental health signs and symptoms and develop appropriate responses to these in practice.

Please see job description attached.

Job description Job responsibilities As a practitioner working in a community setting you will promote and deliver evidence-based care for service users with mental health conditions in their own homes and within a variety of accommodation settings. Working autonomously within the parameters of the role leading and supporting junior staff and wider care team to implement the delivery of quality care, contributing to the physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual care in a recovery-focused way through therapeutic engagement and activities, and taking steps to address any issues that arise. Demonstrating an enhanced understanding of Mental Health signs and symptoms and an understanding of how these may present in practice including recognition of impact on patient presentation and behavior including risk factors. Supporting and teaching junior staff to develop understanding of mental health signs and symptoms and develop appropriate responses to these in practice. Please see job description attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) in Nursing or Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
• Preceptorship course (or other relevant teaching/assessment course).

Experience

Essential

• Ability to assess formulate and plan care
• An ability to develop therapeutic relationships with service users, identifying their care needs
• Experience of working in community mental health settings (i.e. Home Treatment Team, CMHT) or acute inpatient settings
• Experience in managing safeguarding issues

Desirable

• Experience of working in an MDT setting
• Experience of managing a caseload.

Knowledge / Skills/Abilities

Essential

• A knowledge and understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems
• Current up to date knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Awareness of bio-psycho-social assessments and the safe and effective management of risk
• Skilled in the communication of sensitive issues
• Skilled in the assessment and monitoring of common physical health problems and able to deliver appropriate care

Desirable

• Knowledge of wider local organisations to support recovery plans for service users Ability to role model, reflect and provide evidence of conflict resolution

Personal attributes

Essential

• Recognition of own limitations, strengths and weaknesses and an ability to seek advice when necessary

Desirable

• Ability to use computerised information and communication systems

Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons) in Nursing or Diploma in Mental Health Nursing Preceptorship course (or other relevant teaching/assessment course). Experience Essential Ability to assess formulate and plan care An ability to develop therapeutic relationships with service users, identifying their care needs Experience of working in community mental health settings (i.e. Home Treatment Team, CMHT) or acute inpatient settings Experience in managing safeguarding issues Desirable Experience of working in an MDT setting Experience of managing a caseload. Knowledge / Skills/Abilities Essential A knowledge and understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems Current up to date knowledge of relevant legislation. Awareness of bio-psycho-social assessments and the safe and effective management of risk Skilled in the communication of sensitive issues Skilled in the assessment and monitoring of common physical health problems and able to deliver appropriate care Desirable Knowledge of wider local organisations to support recovery plans for service users Ability to role model, reflect and provide evidence of conflict resolution Personal attributes Essential Recognition of own limitations, strengths and weaknesses and an ability to seek advice when necessary Desirable Ability to use computerised information and communication systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

312 Brixton Road

312 Brixton Rd

London

SW9 6AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

312 Brixton Road

312 Brixton Rd

London

SW9 6AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Lambeth Crisis Plus - Highly Specialist Practitioner Psychologist/Psychotherapist - B8a or B7-8a preceptorship

This is an exciting opportunity to join Lambeth Crisis Plus, a repeat/high intensity user psychology service, as a highly specialist psychologist/psychotherapist within Lambeth Community Mental Health Services. The team works across services in the Lambeth directorate whilst being based within the secondary care community mental health teams.

The successful applicant will use their clinical skills to support a complex range of service users and their network. They will think creatively, work flexibly and have a range of skills in working alongside others. The role involves offering time-limited, formulation- and psychologically-informed crisis and care support to the service user, carer(s) and network of services. The post holder will also be expected to guide the work of other mental health professionals and assistant/trainee psychologists. The model emphasises consultation alongside the service user, including their networks of services. Applicants would benefit from experience of multi-agency management of self-neglect, self-harm, violence and substance misuse. In addition, skills and experience of training, coaching and supervision to support other practitioners are a valued asset.

Main duties of the job

Clinically, you will be: offering targeted support to a small cohort of service users who have had repeated psychiatric admissions; supporting the professional and personal network around the service user; supervising junior staff; teaching and training MDT colleagues. The service is growing and expanding across SLaM and this role also has a strong service development component, including: research and evaluation; developing and refining the existing service; supporting the development of new services; liaison and joint work with senior colleagues across the directorate and Trust.

Key duties include:

• Working with repeat service users across Lambeth Adult Mental Health Services
• Offering time-limited interventions: Engaging highly complex service users; supporting them to reflect on their experiences of services and take a more active role in their care Developing specialist, trauma-informed formulations, centred around relationship to help Engaging with carers and family Co-producing multi-service/-agency crisis plans and interventions
• Consultation and liaison with teams and agencies across Lambeth
• Supporting, developing and evaluating Crisis Plus in conjunction with the Clinical Service Lead and Trust Lead for Crisis Plus
• Deputising for the Clinical Lead and representing Lambeth Crisis Plus across the directorate
• Supporting and directing the work of junior staff in the team (B5 Assistant Psychologists and B6 DClin Trainees)

About us

You will be based across sites in Lambeth including the Community Mental Health base in Brixton, Liaison services at St. Thomas's Hospital and the acute and crisis services based in Lambeth Hospital.

Some of our benefits are highlighted here:

• Generous pay, pensions and leave,we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
• Work life balance,flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.
• Career development,we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes
• Car lease,our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease cars
• Accommodation,our staff benefits fromkeyworker housing available which is available on selected sites
• NHS discounts,with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website.

Other benefits include:

• Counselling services
• Long service awards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Childcare vouchers
• Staff restaurants

Our values: Kindness. Respect. Together.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£66,274 to £73,496 a year per annum incl. HCAs (outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-CLI-8075736-A

Job locations

Lambeth Adult Mental Health

Blue Star House

Brixton

SW9 9SP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Crisis Plus model offers time-limited intervention to repeat users of crisis/acute pathways and the network of services, agencies and carers supporting that individual. Crisis Plus aims to reduce dependency on acute, crisis and emergency services through safe, reflective and assertive community treatment. Service users will primarily include individuals who have frequent contact with inpatient, emergency and other acute/crisis services. Repeat users typically present with challenging and complex needs, including interpersonal trauma, high levels of distress/hopelessness, a range of diagnoses and an increased risk of harm to self and others. They are likely to have a history of difficult engagement/relationships with services, which makes them increasingly vulnerable to admission, which in turn can be traumatising and further impact on the relationship to/with help and services.

Clinical and Client Care

• To provide highly specialist psychological assessments, formulations and interventions for clients in the Lambeth Crisis Plus service including risk of harm to self and other and risk of those vulnerable to dependency on acute and crisis services.
• Knowledge and experience of using CBT/third wave models such as DBT/Open Dialogue and/or other evidence-based treatments in the management of personality disorder, psychosis and/or substance misuse.
• To ensure cultural context is considered/discussed and to provide culturally appropriate psychological interventions with SUs and their carers/families.
• To assess and monitor risk and draw up appropriate risk management plans.

Contributing to team or service clinical functioning

• To contribute to the effective working of the team or service and to a psychologically-informed framework for the service.
• To contribute to the team's or services delivery of accessible and acceptable services to diverse local communities.
• To be proactive in challenging discrimination and support the development of culturally competent services.
• To offer advice, consultation and training in Lambeth Crisis Plus planning and evidence-based interventions to other members of the service on the specialist psychological care of clients.
• To liaise with referrers, GPs and other professionals concerned with clients in order to develop and review care plans.
• To utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other team members.

Policy and service development

• To implement policies and procedures in own area of work, and to propose improvements or beneficial changes.
• To contribute to service development through undertaking and participating in appropriate projects.
• To contribute to the consultation and engagement of service users in planning and delivering services which meet the needs of local communities.

Management and supervision

• To be responsible for the allocation and/or clinical supervision of the work of more junior psychologists with support from a more senior psychologist.
• To contribute to the recruitment of more junior psychologists, as appropriate.
• To provide supervision for the psychological work of other multi-disciplinary staff as appropriate.

Please see Job Description attached for full list of responsibilities. Please get in touch with Suzanne Jolley if you would like to hear more about the role: [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities The Crisis Plus model offers time-limited intervention to repeat users of crisis/acute pathways and the network of services, agencies and carers supporting that individual. Crisis Plus aims to reduce dependency on acute, crisis and emergency services through safe, reflective and assertive community treatment. Service users will primarily include individuals who have frequent contact with inpatient, emergency and other acute/crisis services. Repeat users typically present with challenging and complex needs, including interpersonal trauma, high levels of distress/hopelessness, a range of diagnoses and an increased risk of harm to self and others. They are likely to have a history of difficult engagement/relationships with services, which makes them increasingly vulnerable to admission, which in turn can be traumatising and further impact on the relationship to/with help and services. Clinical and Client Care To provide highly specialist psychological assessments, formulations and interventions for clients in the Lambeth Crisis Plus service including risk of harm to self and other and risk of those vulnerable to dependency on acute and crisis services. Knowledge and experience of using CBT/third wave models such as DBT/Open Dialogue and/or other evidence-based treatments in the management of personality disorder, psychosis and/or substance misuse. To ensure cultural context is considered/discussed and to provide culturally appropriate psychological interventions with SUs and their carers/families. To assess and monitor risk and draw up appropriate risk management plans. Contributing to team or service clinical functioning To contribute to the effective working of the team or service and to a psychologically-informed framework for the service. To contribute to the team's or services delivery of accessible and acceptable services to diverse local communities. To be proactive in challenging discrimination and support the development of culturally competent services. To offer advice, consultation and training in Lambeth Crisis Plus planning and evidence-based interventions to other members of the service on the specialist psychological care of clients. To liaise with referrers, GPs and other professionals concerned with clients in order to develop and review care plans. To utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other team members. Policy and service development To implement policies and procedures in own area of work, and to propose improvements or beneficial changes. To contribute to service development through undertaking and participating in appropriate projects. To contribute to the consultation and engagement of service users in planning and delivering services which meet the needs of local communities. Management and supervision To be responsible for the allocation and/or clinical supervision of the work of more junior psychologists with support from a more senior psychologist. To contribute to the recruitment of more junior psychologists, as appropriate. To provide supervision for the psychological work of other multi-disciplinary staff as appropriate. Please see Job Description attached for full list of responsibilities. Please get in touch with Suzanne Jolley if you would like to hear more about the role: [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Entry-level qualification in Applied Psychology (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level additional training) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration. This can include Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychology or registered with BABCP as a CBT therapist.
• Additional training in a specialised area of psychological practice (such as any NICE and/or evidence base recommended psychological interventions for personality disorder such as DBT, MBT) through formal post-qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses, or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma. (A/I)
• Registered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist, and evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC

Desirable

• Completed training course in clinical supervision

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of having worked in a clinical specialist under supervision in community mental health services
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in community and acute mental health services
• Experience of supervising assistant and trainee psychologists or CBT psychotherapists having completed the relevant training
• Post-qualification experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities
• Experience of carrying out post-doctoral research, audit or service evaluation projects

Desirable

• oExperience of delivering Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Open Dialogue, or trauma-focused models; or willingness to be trained in one of these models.
• Working across multiple services and agencies in relation to risk of harm to self and others
• Experience of working with service users who frequently present to acute and crisis services with multiple and complex risk presentations
• The Trust encourages and welcomes applications from people with lived experience of mental health challenges. We see this as valuable and recognise the positive impact this experience can have on the work we do

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessments and interventions for a range of diagnostic groups including personality disorder, psychosis and/or dual diagnosis
• Theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment
• Advanced knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical psychometrics
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities
• Doctoral level / equivalent knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis.

Desirable

• Understanding of principles around contingency management
• Understanding of principles of treatment in relation to personality disorder
• Understanding of the principles of DBT/Open Dialogue/trauma-focused models

Skills

Essential

• To deliver psychological therapy across cultural and other differences
• To select and administer specialist psychological assessments, interpreting and integrating complex data that require analysis, interpretation and comparison, drawn from several sources
• To skilfully and sensitively communicate complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues, overcoming barriers to communication including sensory and emotional difficulties, cultural differences and hostility to/rejection of information
• To be skilled in the administration of psychometric and neuropsychological tests, including those that require complex manipulation of test materials
• Skills in providing teaching and training to other professional groups

Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles.
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate.
• Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic meetings
• Ability to maintain concentration and to remain in restricted positions for long periods during observations, assessments and psychological interventions, and to deal with unexpected interruptions or changes during these
• Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Entry-level qualification in Applied Psychology (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level additional training) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration. This can include Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychology or registered with BABCP as a CBT therapist. Additional training in a specialised area of psychological practice (such as any NICE and/or evidence base recommended psychological interventions for personality disorder such as DBT, MBT) through formal post-qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses, or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma. (A/I) Registered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist, and evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC Desirable Completed training course in clinical supervision Experience Essential Evidence of having worked in a clinical specialist under supervision in community mental health services Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in community and acute mental health services Experience of supervising assistant and trainee psychologists or CBT psychotherapists having completed the relevant training Post-qualification experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities Experience of carrying out post-doctoral research, audit or service evaluation projects Desirable oExperience of delivering Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Open Dialogue, or trauma-focused models; or willingness to be trained in one of these models. Working across multiple services and agencies in relation to risk of harm to self and others Experience of working with service users who frequently present to acute and crisis services with multiple and complex risk presentations The Trust encourages and welcomes applications from people with lived experience of mental health challenges. We see this as valuable and recognise the positive impact this experience can have on the work we do Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessments and interventions for a range of diagnostic groups including personality disorder, psychosis and/or dual diagnosis Theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment Advanced knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical psychometrics Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities Doctoral level / equivalent knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis. Desirable Understanding of principles around contingency management Understanding of principles of treatment in relation to personality disorder Understanding of the principles of DBT/Open Dialogue/trauma-focused models Skills Essential To deliver psychological therapy across cultural and other differences To select and administer specialist psychological assessments, interpreting and integrating complex data that require analysis, interpretation and comparison, drawn from several sources To skilfully and sensitively communicate complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues, overcoming barriers to communication including sensory and emotional difficulties, cultural differences and hostility to/rejection of information To be skilled in the administration of psychometric and neuropsychological tests, including those that require complex manipulation of test materials Skills in providing teaching and training to other professional groups Abilities Essential Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles. Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate. Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic meetings Ability to maintain concentration and to remain in restricted positions for long periods during observations, assessments and psychological interventions, and to deal with unexpected interruptions or changes during these Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lambeth Adult Mental Health

Blue Star House

Brixton

SW9 9SP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lambeth Adult Mental Health

Blue Star House

Brixton

SW9 9SP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you looking for a role with a well-established practice, working in a positive, friendly environment with a group of supportive partners?

We are looking for an accomplished, motivated manager with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to join us.

Providing care to 15,600 patients with four GP Partners, we have an excellent and well-motivated practice team.

We are a premises-owning, four-Partner, training practice with a growing list size. We have seven Salaried GP's, two Advanced Care Practitioners, three Practice Nurses, one Nursing Associate and four Healthcare Assistants providing clinical support, and a strong close-knit administrative team.

We have a strong reputation as a teaching and training Practice. We share our passion for Primary Care through providing placements for sixth form students, teaching all years of medical/nursing students, allied health professionals and GP Registrars.

Although experience of working in general practice is ideal, we welcome applications from candidates who possess the skills and attributes we are looking for, along with experience of running a small to medium business in a complex and fast-moving environment.

Main duties of the job

Provide leadership and management of the staff and the business to enable the practice to meet the mutually agreed aims and objectives of the Partners, within a profitable, efficient, safe and effective working environment.

Responsible for the finances of the practice

Overall responsibility for all aspects of HR

Keep abreast of new technology and ensure existing IT is used to its full potential

Ensure that the practice complies with NHS contractual obligations in relation to patient care

Oversee and maintain compliance with CQC regulations and ensure that the practice meets the essential standards and is inspection ready.

About us

We are currently a 11-doctor GMS training practice operating from Lingwell Croft Surgery on Shelldrake Drive, at Middleton, Leeds. There are four GP partners and six salaried GPs.

Providing care to 15,600 patients with four GP Partners, we have an excellent and well-motivated practice team. An Assistant Practice Manager, IT Manager and Patient Services Manager support this role.

We are a stable partnership, working closely with the Practice Manager in day-to-day communications, monthly management meetings, and business planning meetings, in which the postholder will have a key role.

The successful candidate will have a positive and approachable manner and excellent communication and organisation skills. They will have a business management background and experience of developing services, managing change, managing teams, financial management and regulatory compliance.

Job summary

Are you a compassionate, resilient professional passionate about inpatient mental health?

Willow Suite is a 12 bedded Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit for adult males. We are seeking dedicated Band 3 Healthcare Support Workers to join our close-knit, multidisciplinary ward team.

In this vital role, you will be at the front line of patient care--offering comfort, empathy, and active support to men during some of the most challenging moments of their lives. Working flexibly across a 24-hour, 7-day rota, you will build therapeutic relationships, promote independence, and help shape a safe, recovery-focused environment on the ward.

If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced acute environment and are driven to make a real difference in male mental health care, we would love to welcome your expertise to Willow Suite.

Previous applicants need not apply. Please note Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Main duties of the job

• Consistently delivering a patient focused service, which promotes optimum independence.
• Providing and receiving routine information orally, in writing or electronically to inform work colleagues, patients, clients, carers, the public or other external contacts.
• Offering appropriate support and advice to patients and their carers.
• Awareness of different challenging situations where communication needs to be adapted to the needs of the individual.
• Enabling patients to maintain and improve their independence by promoting and facilitating therapeutic activity.
• Giving physical health checks and physical health care as required or instructed documenting the physical health checks on the early warning scoring system (MEWS), chart and reporting changes to the nurse/healthcare professional in charge.
• Undertaking day to day tasks as allocated by Nurse/healthcare professional in Charge.
• Undertaking all relevant training as directed and participating in regular management/clinical supervision and appraisal.

About us

We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway and are rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our teams support children, young people and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. We also provide specialist services, including all-age eating disorder services and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, such as autism and ADHD.

Because we work across the whole county and across hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the people we serve.

Our vision is simple: we are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. Everything we do is guided by our values: caring, inclusive, curious and confident.

Join us if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's working well together.

Job summary

Job Title: Fixed Term Patient Service Advisor

Hours: 10 hours per week

Location: Manor Place Surgery but may be required to work across Nexus Health Group

Closing Date: 21/09/2026

Please note that candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore applications requiring visa sponsorship cannot be considered.

If you wish to apply, please complete an application form on our website:https://nexushealthgroup.nhs.uk/2025-application-form

PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS.

Our Patient Service Advisors (PSAs) play a crucial role in ensuring our patients and service users are offered consistently high level of care. Our PSAs are often the first person our service users interact with when they visit our GP practices.

You will

Work with the Site Manager to ensure the smooth running of the reception area, and patient waiting areas.

To greet and assist patients in using our services

Patient enquiries are handled courteously, efficiently and with empathy.

Administration tasks are undertaken with due care and attention to details.

Adhere to Nexus policies and procedures

Main duties of the job

Deal with patient queries with empathy, respect and dignity

Signpost patients and staff to appropriate services. Ensuring the Amber and Bypass line is answered as a matter of priority

Take and records accurate messages and passes on to relevant people.

Responds appropriately to patients with specific accessibility needs

Liaise with outside organisations.

Arrange interpreters, as required

Direct patients wishing to make a complaint to the appropriate practice procedure.

Handle queries from complex patients on the amber line

On a rotational basis provide duty receptionist support to the clinical team

Handle queries from the bypass line

To support and develop the care co-ordinator role on a rotational basis

To provide a professional, courteous and responsive service to our patients, the clinical team and Nexus Health Group management.

Handle queries appropriately passed over to site from the access hub

To handle prescription requests at site level on a rotational basis.

About us

Nexus was formed in 2016 with the merging of established local practices in Southwark. We look after a practice population of more than 76,000 patients spread across our 8 sites. Our clinical approach is based on a foundation of clinical excellence, clinical leadership, and clinical governance shaped by the needs and challenges of our local population. We are a well recognised training organisation for future GPs and nurses. We are focused on the learning and development of our clinical and non-clinical staff.

We operate 8 GP Practice sites across north Southwark that are geographically close and well served by local transport hubs at London Bridge, Elephant & Castle and Canada Water. We share a single patient list but our patients are attached to a specific site and are looked after by local multidisciplinary teams which include GPs, Nurses, Physicians Assistants, Paramedics, ANPs and Pharmacists. Our site based teams are supported by Managers and local administration staff. Our GP Partners have overall clinical and administrative responsibility for Nexus Health Group and are supported by a Senior Management Team and centralised HR, IT, clinical administration functions

Nexus works closely with our local PCN and 2 of our GP Partners are PCN clinical directors.

Job summary

Are you a final year podiatry student or apprentice looking for a permanent post when you graduate?

DCHS Community Podiatry Services have vacancies in Derby / South Derbyshire.

Have you some experience working as a podiatrist but would like the opportunity to develop your knowledge and experience?

Are you passionate about Podiatry and want support to develop your skills?

Would you like to work for one of the top 10 NHS Community trusts whose vision is to be the best local healthcare provider and a great place to work? Derbyshire Community Health Services Podiatry Team wants to hear from you!

We are looking for enthusiastic Podiatrists to join our Podiatry Service in Derbyshire in a development post.

What can DCHS Podiatry offer you?

• Experienced clinicians that care about your development, who will support you on a 1 to 1 basis to maximise and realise your potential as a clinician.
• The opportunity to work in varied settings across the beautiful county of Derbyshire, including Hospitals, Health Centres and patient's homes.

Community Podiatry within the clinical, hospital and home setting.

Main duties of the job

What can DCHS Podiatry offer you?

The opportunity to work invaried settings across the beautiful county of Derbyshire, including Hospitals, Health Centres and patient's homes. Our current Vacancies are based in Derby City and South Derbyshire.

The opportunity to provide a quality, good value service to a wide variety of patient types and develop working relationships with other services, trusts and our Podiatric Surgery team. This may include working with Multi-Disciplinary Teams in acute trust

An annualappraisal and personal development plan. DCHS pledges to engage, involve and support staff to reach their full potential

Supportive Mentorship and Preceptorship.

CPD arranged by the Podiatry Service in addition to the essential learning required by the trust.

To becomepart of our Team. To have involvement in team meetings and the opportunity to make valuable contributions to the team meetings, staff forums and via Staff Surveys and Pulse Checks.

About us

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

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

Job summary

We are looking for a Specialist Public Health Nurse for Children and Young People who is passionate about improving the health wellbeing of Children and young People in Care.

The Specialist Public Health Nurse role will include:

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people who are looked after by one of Berkshire's six local authorities? Are you looking for your next career step? Then we have an exciting opportunity for a Nurse for Children and Young People in Care within our Team.

You will have experience of working with vulnerable children, their Carers and the multiagency partners who strive to ensure the best outcomes for these children.

You will join us in striving to reach our vision for our children and young people in care to reach their full potential and to be happy, healthy and safe.

The position is based at Erlegh House, University of Reading and is 24 hours a week post.

Main duties of the job

• To undertake health assessments for children and young people in care aged 0 -17 years living within Berkshire and/or within the 20-mile radius of Berkshire.
• To assess and provide recommendations on plans of care for children and young people in care.
• To provide health promotion advice to children and young people in care and their carers on issues such as sexual health, contraception, smoking, diet, exercise and other relevant issues.
• To be responsible for a caseload as delegated by the Specialist Nurse for children and young people in care.
• To participate in the wider children and young people in care team training function regarding the health needs of children and young people in care in conjunction with the lead specialist nurse.
• In conjunction with the wider children and young people in care team, undertake audit, interpret data and use findings to enhance clinical practice.
• Contribute to Inter agency assessments and where appropriate, analysis of risk.
• When required, attend relevant meetings e.g. statutory review, professionals' meetings.
• Engage children on young people in care in feedback and engagement activities to inform service development.
• In conjunction with social care ensure that health recommendations following assessments are implemented.
• To contribute to and promote the achievement of key performance indicators.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with multi agency partners.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Job summary

Are you passionate about paediatric dietetics and looking for an opportunity to develop your specialist skills?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Specialist Paediatric Dietitian to join our friendly paediatric dietetic team at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with babies, children and young people across our paediatric inpatient and outpatient services. You will manage your own caseload, including children with complex needs, working closely with families and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, evidence based and individual nutritional care.

You will be joining service where dietitians are valued members of the paediatric MDT and where there are opportunities to develop your clinical expertise while also contributing to education, quality improvement and the continuing development of our paediatric services.

What will the role involve?

As a Band 6 paediatric dietitian you will work autonomously, while being supported by the Paediatric Team Lead Dietitian and the wider dietetic team.

You will be committed to evidence based practice and continuing professional development, and enthusiastic about contributing ideas to improve the service.

You will be joining a supportive dietetic service with opportunities to develop your paediatric knowledge and skills, and to make a real difference to the care of children and their families.

Interviews will be on 5th October

Main duties of the job

• To work as an experienced autonomous practitioner to provide a high standard of patient focused care through specialised assessment of infants and babies with enteral feeding needs, gastrointestinal conditions, nutritional deficiencies, restrictive eating/feeding difficulties or other specialist paediatric conditions.
• To plan and deliver a high-quality service to babies and children, and their families/carers.
• To participate in student training, supervision and assessment.
• To contribute to the therapy clinical governance agenda to improve the quality of the paediatric service.
• To contribute to the planning, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the paediatric dietetic service, working with the Paediatric Team Lead to identify and implement improvements.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9365-26-0719

Job locations

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient/client care:

To independently manage a defined caseload of paediatric inpatients and outpatients, including children with complex nutritional needs

To undertake comprehensive nutritional assessment

To asses and manage malnutrition, faltering growth and other complex nutritional problems within the post holders scope of practice

To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of practice, including the management of patients receiving treatment

To function as an autonomous practitioner, working within codes of practice and professional guidelines when providing advice to patients on therapeutic diets

To use clinical judgement and work in partnership with parents with formulating care plans for home

To accept clinical responsibility for own caseload of patients and organise this effectively

To prioritise caseload of inpatients and to ensure timely dietetic intervention

To provide specialist advice individually tailored to meet the needs of the children and families in the paediatric unit

To involve parents/guardians in decision- making for their treatment

In collaboration with the Team Lead Paediatric Dietitian formulate and update parent information sheets, specific topics for use by dietitians and other healthcare professionals to ensure information is evidence based

In collaboration with Team Lead Paediatric dietitian develop and implement nutrition and dietetic guidelines in clinical areas based on current best practice

To clinically supervise junior colleagues, assistants and students on placement and to provide peer support to Band 6 colleagues

To co-ordinate a safe and effective discharge/transfer of patients from hospital; organising for equipment and feed to be delivered for those who need to continue on an enteral feed after discharge

To attend team meetings and participate in on-going development of the service

To provide and promote a quality nutrition and dietetic service within available resources

To ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times

To deliver staff and parent group education sessions

1.Profession specific clinical duties

To provide specialist dietetic expertise to staff and nutritional advice to patients on the paediatric unit

2.Communications

To engage with parents and MDT in treatment planning decisions

To formulate a treatment plan jointly with the patient/parent/guardian, providing written information where appropriate

To communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team, parents and guardians regarding the dietetic component of care, to ensure a seamless service

To maintain accurate documentation on-going patient care, including phone contacts in accordance with professional standards

To ensure patients are given dietitian's name and telephone contact

To communicate with healthcare professionals in implementing Trust wide nutrition related policies

To liaise closely with dietitians and health care professionals in other hospitals whenever there is a transfer of patient's care or shared care

To work with healthcare professionals to help improve dietetic care and patient experience

To use computer skills to produce and retrieve clinical information, to communicate to colleagues. and for presentations

3.Education and Training

To maintain own clinical professional development by a variety of means e.g. attending postgraduate training courses, journal reviews in order to maintain up to date clinical knowledge

To act as a source of dietetic expertise and provide up to date information in specialist areas

To educate and update health care professionals on topics linked to paediatric nutrition

To disseminate and implement British Dietetic Association specialist statements

To participate in staff appraisal scheme as both appraiser and appraisee

To be appraised annually and agree objectives for the year and a personal development plan taking into account personal objectives with regards to education and development and Trust objectives including management and service issues

To attend study days linked to clinical supervisory skills and student training

To assist with the student training programme in the department, acting as clinical educator

To be responsible for teaching dietetic students to graduate level on dietetic skills and knowledge within core clinical areas

To give tutorials on clinical topics to students and colleagues

To supervise and guide junior staff to deliver a high standard of clinical care

To contribute to multidisciplinary training programmes linked to nutrition in the Trust and occasionally to external organisations

To participate in paediatric training sessions to educate and update health care professionals in the Trust on nutrition related topics e.g. to Nutrition Link Nurses, medical students

To continually reflect on own practice and improve quality of care through innovative ideas

To participate in the induction and integration of new staff and students

To continually reflect on own practice and participate in peer review

4.Organisation and Management

To prioritise workload and manage own patient caseload

To monitor number of contacts received each month and audit to help develop an effective dietetic service

To assist in managing the service within the resource allocation, reviewing and modifying work practices to maximise effectiveness

To help review the paediatric referral criteria for dietetic input and assist in the management of the workload

To contribute to the pro-active monitoring and review of the nutrition & dietetics service

To provide statistical information regarding workload as required for managerial purposes

To implement a system for monitoring to maintain an adequate stock of diet sheets

To assist the paediatric lead dietitian in the resolution of service and clinical complaints through investigation, review and practice change where indicated

To participate in paediatric service development projects

5.Clinical Governance

To allocate time to implement clinical governance projects linked to CPD

To contribute to resource development in department e.g., presentations on nutrition related topics, nutrition related articles & developing training aids

In collaboration with the paediatric lead dietitian update diet sheets and guidelines by researching evidence-based practice

To collate comments and update departmental policies and procedures to ensure they are evidence-based

To contribute to the implementation of clinical governance in the department

To participate in events linked to promoting dietetics in the Acute Trust

To undertake literature search/article critique and present findings at departmental meetings

To carry out clinical audit and present results to promote evidence-based practice

6.Non Clinical

To demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance and risk management and their application to work situation

To implement Health & Safety in the workplace by maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors at all times

To take responsibility for evaluation and avoidance of risk within department

To act immediately to rectify unsafe practices

To report adverse incidents to staff, patients or any other person according to Trust policy

To attend mandatory training ensuring there is adequate cover for clinical work

To adhere to all Trust and departmental policies and other statutory requirements such as Infection Control

To recognize safeguarding concerns, contribute to safeguarding assessments and to share safeguarding information appropriately and escalate concerns in line with the Trust policy

7.Leadership and Service Development

To help with recruitment and selection of dietitians

To assist with reviewing services provided, identify opportunities, and make recommendations

To participate in meetings and maintain good communication levels within department

To actively contribute towards innovation and improvement of services

To uphold professional and Trust values and ethics

To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, AHPs and colleagues in other agencies to ensure the delivery of a coordinated multidisciplinary service

To build and maintain relationships between areas or departments

To collect data to produce relevant statistical information on service delivery

To evaluate where clinical improvement is required, initiating and reviewing change as appropriate

8.Professional

To maintain Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration, adhering to the Standards of Conduct Performance and Ethics

To work within the British Dietetic Association (BDA) code of conduct

To provide high quality evidence based service by researching dietetic information

To undertake dietetic audits and surveys

To maintain a professional attitude at all times promoting the role of the Dietitian in the best interest of the patients and profession

To take personal responsibility for the updating of professional skills and developments within the profession by attending relevant study days, literature review and implementing CPD

To be conversant and comply with Trust policies and regulations

Job description Job responsibilities Patient/client care: To independently manage a defined caseload of paediatric inpatients and outpatients, including children with complex nutritional needs To undertake comprehensive nutritional assessment To asses and manage malnutrition, faltering growth and other complex nutritional problems within the post holders scope of practice To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of practice, including the management of patients receiving treatment To function as an autonomous practitioner, working within codes of practice and professional guidelines when providing advice to patients on therapeutic diets To use clinical judgement and work in partnership with parents with formulating care plans for home To accept clinical responsibility for own caseload of patients and organise this effectively To prioritise caseload of inpatients and to ensure timely dietetic intervention To provide specialist advice individually tailored to meet the needs of the children and families in the paediatric unit To involve parents/guardians in decision- making for their treatment In collaboration with the Team Lead Paediatric Dietitian formulate and update parent information sheets, specific topics for use by dietitians and other healthcare professionals to ensure information is evidence based In collaboration with Team Lead Paediatric dietitian develop and implement nutrition and dietetic guidelines in clinical areas based on current best practice To clinically supervise junior colleagues, assistants and students on placement and to provide peer support to Band 6 colleagues To co-ordinate a safe and effective discharge/transfer of patients from hospital; organising for equipment and feed to be delivered for those who need to continue on an enteral feed after discharge To attend team meetings and participate in on-going development of the service To provide and promote a quality nutrition and dietetic service within available resources To ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times To deliver staff and parent group education sessions1.Profession specific clinical duties To provide specialist dietetic expertise to staff and nutritional advice to patients on the paediatric unit2.Communications To engage with parents and MDT in treatment planning decisions To formulate a treatment plan jointly with the patient/parent/guardian, providing written information where appropriate To communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team, parents and guardians regarding the dietetic component of care, to ensure a seamless service To maintain accurate documentation on-going patient care, including phone contacts in accordance with professional standards To ensure patients are given dietitian's name and telephone contact To communicate with healthcare professionals in implementing Trust wide nutrition related policies To liaise closely with dietitians and health care professionals in other hospitals whenever there is a transfer of patient's care or shared care To work with healthcare professionals to help improve dietetic care and patient experience To use computer skills to produce and retrieve clinical information, to communicate to colleagues. and for presentations3.Education and Training To maintain own clinical professional development by a variety of means e.g. attending postgraduate training courses, journal reviews in order to maintain up to date clinical knowledge To act as a source of dietetic expertise and provide up to date information in specialist areas To educate and update health care professionals on topics linked to paediatric nutrition To disseminate and implement British Dietetic Association specialist statements To participate in staff appraisal scheme as both appraiser and appraisee To be appraised annually and agree objectives for the year and a personal development plan taking into account personal objectives with regards to education and development and Trust objectives including management and service issues To attend study days linked to clinical supervisory skills and student training To assist with the student training programme in the department, acting as clinical educator To be responsible for teaching dietetic students to graduate level on dietetic skills and knowledge within core clinical areas To give tutorials on clinical topics to students and colleagues To supervise and guide junior staff to deliver a high standard of clinical care To contribute to multidisciplinary training programmes linked to nutrition in the Trust and occasionally to external organisations To participate in paediatric training sessions to educate and update health care professionals in the Trust on nutrition related topics e.g. to Nutrition Link Nurses, medical students To continually reflect on own practice and improve quality of care through innovative ideas To participate in the induction and integration of new staff and students To continually reflect on own practice and participate in peer review4.Organisation and Management To prioritise workload and manage own patient caseload To monitor number of contacts received each month and audit to help develop an effective dietetic service To assist in managing the service within the resource allocation, reviewing and modifying work practices to maximise effectiveness To help review the paediatric referral criteria for dietetic input and assist in the management of the workload To contribute to the pro-active monitoring and review of the nutrition & dietetics service To provide statistical information regarding workload as required for managerial purposes To implement a system for monitoring to maintain an adequate stock of diet sheets To assist the paediatric lead dietitian in the resolution of service and clinical complaints through investigation, review and practice change where indicated To participate in paediatric service development projects5.Clinical Governance To allocate time to implement clinical governance projects linked to CPD To contribute to resource development in department e.g., presentations on nutrition related topics, nutrition related articles & developing training aids In collaboration with the paediatric lead dietitian update diet sheets and guidelines by researching evidence-based practice To collate comments and update departmental policies and procedures to ensure they are evidence-based To contribute to the implementation of clinical governance in the department To participate in events linked to promoting dietetics in the Acute Trust To undertake literature search/article critique and present findings at departmental meetings To carry out clinical audit and present results to promote evidence-based practice6.Non Clinical To demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance and risk management and their application to work situation To implement Health & Safety in the workplace by maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors at all times To take responsibility for evaluation and avoidance of risk within department To act immediately to rectify unsafe practices To report adverse incidents to staff, patients or any other person according to Trust policy To attend mandatory training ensuring there is adequate cover for clinical work To adhere to all Trust and departmental policies and other statutory requirements such as Infection Control To recognize safeguarding concerns, contribute to safeguarding assessments and to share safeguarding information appropriately and escalate concerns in line with the Trust policy7.Leadership and Service Development To help with recruitment and selection of dietitians To assist with reviewing services provided, identify opportunities, and make recommendations To participate in meetings and maintain good communication levels within department To actively contribute towards innovation and improvement of services To uphold professional and Trust values and ethics To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, AHPs and colleagues in other agencies to ensure the delivery of a coordinated multidisciplinary service To build and maintain relationships between areas or departments To collect data to produce relevant statistical information on service delivery To evaluate where clinical improvement is required, initiating and reviewing change as appropriate8.Professional To maintain Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration, adhering to the Standards of Conduct Performance and Ethics To work within the British Dietetic Association (BDA) code of conduct To provide high quality evidence based service by researching dietetic information To undertake dietetic audits and surveys To maintain a professional attitude at all times promoting the role of the Dietitian in the best interest of the patients and profession To take personal responsibility for the updating of professional skills and developments within the profession by attending relevant study days, literature review and implementing CPD To be conversant and comply with Trust policies and regulations

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post registration dietetic experience including experience of independently managing and prioritising a clinical caseload, undertaking nutritional assessment and developing, implementing and evaluating individualised dietetic care plans
• Experience of multi-disciplinary teamwork
• Experience of teaching groups of patients and healthcare staff
• Experience of working with parents, carers in the management of paediatric nutritional problems

Desirable

• Experience of appraising others
• Worked with both paediatric inpatients and outpatients
• Involvement in audit
• Experience of developing staff and parent/patient education resources
• Experience of providing clinical supervision and/or supporting the development of junior staff and students

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills.
• The ability to undertake comprehensive nutritional assessment, including interpretation of anthropometric, dietary, biochemical and clinical information
• Evidence of excellent written skills.
• Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team working.
• Able to research evidence based practice and apply to practice.
• Experience of assessing/managing paediatric nutritional needs.
• Able to work to time schedules to meet clinical needs of patients.
• Ability to implement practice supervision
• Evidence of training professionals in formal and informal settings
• Ability to carry out audit
• Ability to communicate sensitive and emotive information to colleagues/patients
• Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Office - Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel for data inputting
• Knowledge of assessing, infants and children to plan their dietetic care
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and young people and the dietitians responsibilities in recognising, documenting, sharing and escalating concerns
• Autonomous practitioner
• Ability to recognise own professional limitations and when to seek advice from senior colleagues
• Able to communicate complex nutritional information effectively to children, young people, and their parents/carers, adapting communication to age, developmental stage and individual needs
• Able to work autonomously, while recognising professional limitations and seeking appropriate support when required
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship in team
• Self-motivated
• Relates well to staff and patients
• Caring attitude and empathy
• Professional attitude to routine/non-routine tasks
• Enthusiastic to improve patient care
• Ability to remain calm and in control during busy phases
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
• Ability to work flexibly to cover service needs
• Able to travel to other hospital sites
• Standard Clauses
• A Disclosures and Barring Service check will be carried out where the position is eligible for a Disclosures and Barring Service Check in accordance with the 2012 Protection of Freedom Act and the guidance issued by the DBS
• All posts working with children or vulnerable adults are required to have an Enhanced DBS checked including checking against DBS / ISA Vetting and barring lists

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent qualifications in Dietetics
• Registered Dietitian recognised by the HCPC
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Member of the British Dietetic Association
• Member of a paediatric specialist interest group
• Relevant postgraduate training in paediatric dietetics (e.g. BDA modules or equivalent)

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
• The ability to undertake comprehensive nutritional assessment, including interpretation of anthropometric, dietary, biochemical and clinical information
• Evidence of excellent written skills
• Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team working
• Able to research evidence based practice and apply to practice
• Experience of assessing/managing paediatric nutritional needs
• Able to work to time schedules to meet clinical needs of patients.
• Ability to implement practice supervision
• Evidence of training professionals in formal and informal settings.
• Ability to carry out audit
• Ability to communicate sensitive and emotive information to colleagues/patients
• Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Office - Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel for data inputting
• Knowledge of assessing, infants and children to plan their dietetic care
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and young people and the dietitians responsibilities in recognising, documenting, sharing and escalating concerns

Desirable

• Experience of appraising others
• Worked with both paediatric inpatients and outpatients.
• Involvement in audit
• Experience of developing staff and parent/patient education resources
• Experience of providing clinical supervision and/or supporting the development of junior staff and students
• Ability to assist with complaints
• Able to accurately undertake and interpret appropriate anthropometric measurements in infants, children and young people
• Knowledge of infant feeding and the nutritional requirements of infants, children and young people
• Knowledge and experience of assessing and managing enteral nutrition in children and young people
• Experience assessing/managing complex paediatric nutritional needs.
• Knowledge of disseminating evidence based practice to health care professionals
• Knowledge of implementing the Clinical Governance Agenda
• resolving patient

Person Specification Experience Essential Relevant post registration dietetic experience including experience of independently managing and prioritising a clinical caseload, undertaking nutritional assessment and developing, implementing and evaluating individualised dietetic care plans Experience of multi-disciplinary teamwork Experience of teaching groups of patients and healthcare staff Experience of working with parents, carers in the management of paediatric nutritional problems Desirable Experience of appraising others Worked with both paediatric inpatients and outpatients Involvement in audit Experience of developing staff and parent/patient education resources Experience of providing clinical supervision and/or supporting the development of junior staff and students Personal Qualities Essential Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills. The ability to undertake comprehensive nutritional assessment, including interpretation of anthropometric, dietary, biochemical and clinical information Evidence of excellent written skills. Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team working. Able to research evidence based practice and apply to practice. Experience of assessing/managing paediatric nutritional needs. Able to work to time schedules to meet clinical needs of patients. Ability to implement practice supervision Evidence of training professionals in formal and informal settings Ability to carry out audit Ability to communicate sensitive and emotive information to colleagues/patients Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Office - Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel for data inputting Knowledge of assessing, infants and children to plan their dietetic care Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and young people and the dietitians responsibilities in recognising, documenting, sharing and escalating concerns Autonomous practitioner Ability to recognise own professional limitations and when to seek advice from senior colleagues Able to communicate complex nutritional information effectively to children, young people, and their parents/carers, adapting communication to age, developmental stage and individual needs Able to work autonomously, while recognising professional limitations and seeking appropriate support when required Ability to maintain an effective working relationship in team Self-motivated Relates well to staff and patients Caring attitude and empathy Professional attitude to routine/non-routine tasks Enthusiastic to improve patient care Ability to remain calm and in control during busy phases Ability to maintain patient confidentiality Ability to work flexibly to cover service needs Able to travel to other hospital sites Standard Clauses A Disclosures and Barring Service check will be carried out where the position is eligible for a Disclosures and Barring Service Check in accordance with the 2012 Protection of Freedom Act and the guidance issued by the DBS All posts working with children or vulnerable adults are required to have an Enhanced DBS checked including checking against DBS / ISA Vetting and barring lists Qualifications Essential Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent qualifications in Dietetics Registered Dietitian recognised by the HCPC Evidence of CPD Desirable Member of the British Dietetic Association Member of a paediatric specialist interest group Relevant postgraduate training in paediatric dietetics (e.g. BDA modules or equivalent) Knowledge and Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills The ability to undertake comprehensive nutritional assessment, including interpretation of anthropometric, dietary, biochemical and clinical information Evidence of excellent written skills Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team working Able to research evidence based practice and apply to practice Experience of assessing/managing paediatric nutritional needs Able to work to time schedules to meet clinical needs of patients. Ability to implement practice supervision Evidence of training professionals in formal and informal settings. Ability to carry out audit Ability to communicate sensitive and emotive information to colleagues/patients Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Office - Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel for data inputting Knowledge of assessing, infants and children to plan their dietetic care Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and young people and the dietitians responsibilities in recognising, documenting, sharing and escalating concerns Desirable Experience of appraising others Worked with both paediatric inpatients and outpatients. Involvement in audit Experience of developing staff and parent/patient education resources Experience of providing clinical supervision and/or supporting the development of junior staff and students Ability to assist with complaints Able to accurately undertake and interpret appropriate anthropometric measurements in infants, children and young people Knowledge of infant feeding and the nutritional requirements of infants, children and young people Knowledge and experience of assessing and managing enteral nutrition in children and young people Experience assessing/managing complex paediatric nutritional needs. Knowledge of disseminating evidence based practice to health care professionals Knowledge of implementing the Clinical Governance Agenda resolving patient

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.

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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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Directorate of Laboratory Medicine also known as Eastern Pathology Alliance encompasses Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Immunology, Microbiology and Cytogenetics. EPA provides a range of analysis of blood, body fluids and tissues for the Hospital inpatient and out-patient population, all the GP's in Norfolk and other neighbouring Trusts.

The majority of these samples arrive in the central reception area where they are sorted, registered on the lab computer systems and prepared for analysis.

Part time: 8.75 hours per week

Interview date: 10th October 2026

Main duties of the job

• sample sorting and re-directing
• checking the samples for suitability
• registering them in the Lab computer systems
• labelling and preparing for analysis.

Preparation includes use of centrifuges, balances and pipettes.

A good deal of manual dexterity is required, with an ability to work carefully and accurately and to use own initiative.

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job summary

We are seeking an inspiring and dynamic pharmacist to join our inpatient mental health pharmacy team. The role will provide clinical leadership within the clinical pharmacy service in Chelmsford, to support the medicines-related care of patients, address and improve existing pathways in mental health, participate in training, education and research as required, and to support robust medicines optimisation. The role will deputise for the Pharmacist Team Manager for Adult and Elderly Inpatient Mental Health Services in Mid and South Essex. This post would suit an experienced pharmacist with uncompromising standards who will strive to make a deep footprint on quality of care we provide to our patients. The post is based in Chelmsford, with responsibility for Mid and South Essex Inpatient and Urgent Care Services.

They will be highly visible on wards in actively modelling best practice to and coaching our ward teams to ensure that our patients consistently receive the best pharmaceutical care. Working with our senior departmental team of specialists and within the wider Trust, you will set the professional standard and develop our pharmacy team members to achieve their best, and make the transition to the next level of their careers. The role is full time (37.5 hours per week), including participation in on-call, weekend, early, late and Bank Holiday rotas, as necessary.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will exemplify EPUT values of we care, we learn and we empower, and demonstrate the ability to create a high-performing team from the outset. You might not be conventional in your approach, but kindness and empathetic leadership are a must, as is the ability to see the bigger picture and help take our team in this direction. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is committed to driving improvements, and whose passion for patient care is infectious. You should have a Master's Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent, be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and be able to demonstrate evidence of postgraduate training and continuing professional development in clinical pharmacy practice. Whilst ideally this would be in mental health, this post is first and foremost about operational delivery of Great Care - your transferrable skills means you will have what it takes to do what it takes. Experience in mentoring and line managing teams with energy and enthusiasm are vital ingredients, and anyone with a track record of similar in a non-specialist trust is encouraged to apply.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

364-A-9621-D

Job locations

The Linden Centre

Pudding Wood Drive

Chelmsford

CM1 7LF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To work within clinical competence, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to provide highly specialised advice in medicines optimisation.
• Develop, promote and implement high quality, evidence based, and cost effective use of medicines, in a manner that maximises the benefits of medicines to patients and service users whilst minimising clinical, legal and financial risks
• To act as the senior referral point for healthcare professionals working within local inpatient and urgent care services and undertake clinical audit where required to improve services.
• To help support and maintain patients and their families seen by services by advising patients and carers about the actions and use of medication, optimising drug therapy, providing information for team members, and liaising with other care providers to enhance seamless transfer of care.
• To be experienced in dealing with service users who present with challenging and complex behaviour.
• To advise on physical health and wellbeing, support appropriate medicines monitoring and provide expert advice and perform interventions to improve physical health.
• To participate as an active member of clinical teams in Essex to support the safe and effective use of medicines.
• Communicate highly complex clinical pharmacy advice on the management of patients with mental illness in order to maximise benefit and minimise risk in relation to medicines. Develop, promote and implement tools that support the safe use of psychotropic medicines.
• Plan and organise research and audit within own clinical area.
• Analyse interventions implemented for effectiveness, audit and research.
• To plan, organise and provide education and training to secondary healthcare staff, service users and carers.

Job description Job responsibilities To work within clinical competence, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to provide highly specialised advice in medicines optimisation. Develop, promote and implement high quality, evidence based, and cost effective use of medicines, in a manner that maximises the benefits of medicines to patients and service users whilst minimising clinical, legal and financial risks To act as the senior referral point for healthcare professionals working within local inpatient and urgent care services and undertake clinical audit where required to improve services. To help support and maintain patients and their families seen by services by advising patients and carers about the actions and use of medication, optimising drug therapy, providing information for team members, and liaising with other care providers to enhance seamless transfer of care. To be experienced in dealing with service users who present with challenging and complex behaviour. To advise on physical health and wellbeing, support appropriate medicines monitoring and provide expert advice and perform interventions to improve physical health. To participate as an active member of clinical teams in Essex to support the safe and effective use of medicines. Communicate highly complex clinical pharmacy advice on the management of patients with mental illness in order to maximise benefit and minimise risk in relation to medicines. Develop, promote and implement tools that support the safe use of psychotropic medicines. Plan and organise research and audit within own clinical area. Analyse interventions implemented for effectiveness, audit and research. To plan, organise and provide education and training to secondary healthcare staff, service users and carers.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• oCurrent and continued registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as practicing member
• oPostgraduate Diploma in relevant area of pharmacy practice, or willingness to work towards
• oMember of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and a member or willing to work towards Faculty membership
• oMember of the College of Mental Health Pharmacy

Desirable

• oQualification as an independent Non-Medical Prescriber, or willingness to work towards.
• oCertificate in Management studies or equivalent management experience

Knowledge

Essential

• oExcellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills including effective written and verbal communication skills
• oAbility to critically evaluate clinical material and disseminate findings to others. Demonstrate an advanced level of clinical knowledge and skills
• oAble to identify own training needs and those of others. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• oProficient IT skills, e.g. ability to use Microsoft Office applications, internet etc.

Desirable

• oTutoring and training skills and experience of planning and delivering training
• oEvidence of writing procedures, guidelines and protocols

Skills and Experience

Essential

• oSignificant post-registration clinical pharmacy experience
• oExperience of providing relevant pharmacy services within a mental health / learning disability setting
• oExperience of working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• oExperience of clinical audit and able to demonstrate how it is used to improve practice
• oExperience of managing, developing and mentoring staff
• oExperience of participating in multi-disciplinary research

Driving

Essential

• Has valid UK Driving License
• Access to a car to travel in and around Essex

Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential oCurrent and continued registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as practicing member oPostgraduate Diploma in relevant area of pharmacy practice, or willingness to work towards oMember of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and a member or willing to work towards Faculty membership oMember of the College of Mental Health Pharmacy Desirable oQualification as an independent Non-Medical Prescriber, or willingness to work towards. oCertificate in Management studies or equivalent management experience Knowledge Essential oExcellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills including effective written and verbal communication skills oAbility to critically evaluate clinical material and disseminate findings to others. Demonstrate an advanced level of clinical knowledge and skills oAble to identify own training needs and those of others. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development oProficient IT skills, e.g. ability to use Microsoft Office applications, internet etc. Desirable oTutoring and training skills and experience of planning and delivering training oEvidence of writing procedures, guidelines and protocols Skills and Experience Essential oSignificant post-registration clinical pharmacy experience oExperience of providing relevant pharmacy services within a mental health / learning disability setting oExperience of working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team oExperience of clinical audit and able to demonstrate how it is used to improve practice oExperience of managing, developing and mentoring staff oExperience of participating in multi-disciplinary research Driving Essential Has valid UK Driving License Access to a car to travel in and around Essex

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Linden Centre

Pudding Wood Drive

Chelmsford

CM1 7LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Linden Centre

Pudding Wood Drive

Chelmsford

CM1 7LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity of a Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist within our progressive Neurology team at Worcestershire Acute Hospital NHS Trust (open to AHP's)

The position is for a Headache & Migraine Specialist Nurse to Join our expanding team. We are particularly interested in those nurses with experience caring for patients with Neurological conditions. Despite this we do recognise that applicants may not have worked directly in the Headache & Migraine speciality. There is therefore the opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic candidate to continue their professional development, supported by our Neurology team and take on this new challenge.

We are committed to building Neurology Services that makes full use of talents, skills and experience of our staff to inform service developments further and deliver patient centred, compassionate care.

If you would like more information on this vacancy or arrange an informal visit, please contact:

Lynn Clements - Lead Nurse Neurology [email protected]

or Stuart Guy Directorate Manager [email protected]

Main duties of the job

To provide a service working within the Clinical Nurse Specialist nursing team within the speciality of Neurology. Managing a shared caseload within Headache & Migraine. Acting as a link with our community colleagues and GP's.

The role is Monday to Friday (either full time or part time), we support flexible working.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Job summary

The post holder will work with the Mid & South Essex Adult ADHD Service to assess and guide intervention for suspected Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This role includes skills training, supervision and consultation and the post holder will work alongside Assistant Psychologists, Trainee Clinical Associate Psychologists, specialist nurses, pharmacists and psychiatrists. The MDT also work with relevant community teams within health, and Social Care as well as voluntary sectors. The team integrates and works in partnership with local Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and NHS Talking Therapies to develop further support for individuals. There is a role for ongoing training and consultation to the PCNs, mental health and GP colleagues in secondary and primary care services as well as in the wider community.

This post is crucial in spanning the clinical delivery of psychological assessment and intervention for people with suspected ADHD who are not already known to secondary mental health services.

Main duties of the job

A really exciting opportunity has arisen to support the continued development of the multidisciplinary ADHD service across Mid and South Essex. This post will be aligned with the South Essex Autism Service and in future we hope that we can look towards developing a more integrated neurodevelopmental service.

This post offers excellent clinical leadership and service development experiences. This service is at the beginning of a journey exploring the potential for development of neurodevelopmental services and this post offers opportunities to develop a leadership/expert role.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job summary

Are you an autonomous Advanced Nurse Practitioner feeling isolated, working alone, without direct, face to face supervision? Let us help you change all that! Come and be part of our friendly supportive practice team!

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner. Our ideal candidate will have experience of working within Primary Care and will be able to work autonomously seeing patients.

The number of hours for this role is flexible, part time applications are welcome. Additional shifts can be offered as part of our extended hours.The successful applicant will benefit from opportunities for further training and development are encouraged and supported.

• Facilitated peer to peer supervision sessions

• Working within a friendly and supportive clinical team with excellent admin support

• TPP System One Practice with Ardens Templates

As a minimum you will be an independent non-medical prescriber with level 7 clinical diagnostic and assessment qualifications having experience of working in an urgent or primary care setting.

Main duties of the job

You will undertake comprehensive health assessments both face to face and over the telephone, including adults (and paediatrics); practicing autonomously whilst demonstrating a person-centred approach to care delivery.

• Treat patients who request same day appointments, as well as carrying out some reviews for those requiring ongoing care, liaising with the GPs
• Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence
• Assess, diagnose, plan, and treat patients with minor illnesses with appropriate referrals to GPs and other clinicians and prioritising their workload effectively.
• Refer for investigations and ongoing emergency care, i.e., referral to hospitals in the appropriate manner.
• Must be capable of providing care to all patient groups autonomously and effectively and without discrimination
• Maintain membership of a regulated body.
• Assist the Lead Nurse to provide leadership and management of the Nursing Team including quality governance, and learning.
• Provide support to the Duty Doctor where required, for effective and timely management of on the day telephone calls.
• Undertake Home Visits, alongside the GPs who will provide support if required
• Establish working relationships with Primary Care Teams and MDT's.

About us

St Augustine's Medical Practice is based in the new Chocolate Quarter development in Keynsham, we have branch surgeries in nearby Saltford and Temple House at Keynsham Health Centre.

Our purpose built modern spacious premises, easily commutable from Bath/Bristol and surrounding areas and a short walk from Keynsham train station / high street. There are many amenities at the Chocolate Qtr including an on-site gym/spa facility, with pool, offered at a discounted rate for NHS staff, as well as coffee shop and restaurant.

Our friendly nursing team of ANP's, Practice Nurses and HCAs is part of our diverse and changing workforce, which consists of GPs, FCP's , paramedics, pharmacists, health care assistants, and other allied health professionals.

We have regular meetings to manage and continually improve our patient care. We are passionate about training the next generation of workforce having been teaching practice for many years.

We are part of the Keynsham Primary Care Network (PCN) which includes West View. Working together allows us to take on bigger projects that we couldn't do alone, share good practice and improve care for patients.

Job summary

Please note this vacancy listing is for John Tasker House and Felsted surgeries in Great Dunmow.

John Tasker House and Felsted surgeries are a thriving GP practice serving a growing list of approximately 15,000 patients. Located on two sites in Great Dunmow and Felsted we are a dispensing and training practice with a large team of more than 50 staff who work together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

As Practice Manager, you will be at the heart of our practice, working alongside our 5 friendly and supportive GP Partners. We are looking for an experienced and motivated manager to lead the HR, operational, compliance and patient relationship functions of our busy GP surgery. As a leader you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, safe and effective running of the practice while supporting our clinical and administrative teams.

The successful candidate will provide visible and effective leadership and oversight, support continuous improvement and maintain high standards of patient care and regulatory compliance.

Main duties of the job

Operational Leadership: provide clear and effective management of the day-to-day operations of the practice.

HR & People Management: recruitment, staff wellbeing , performance management and staff development.

Compliance & Governance: ensure compliance with CQC standards, NHS contractual requirements , IG regulations, policies, risk assessments and audits.

Financial Management: financial planning, budgeting and business performance.

Strategic Planning: drive business planning, quality improvement, service development and long-term organisational stability.

Patient Focus: Ensure high-quality patient experience, complaints handling and communication.

Wider relationships: build strong relationships with PCN Practice Managers, the ICB, local community groups and businesses

Leadership & Culture: Foster a positive, supportive and collaborative working environment.

About us

This is a forward thinking and growing team. We are keen to continue to build on our digital developments and streamlining activities to continually improve patient access and experience.

We have a warm and friendly team and like to meet socially throughout the year. This is a place where people tend to stay for years and years.

The area is growing, with houses being build all around the surrounding area, so we are growing and developing all the time.

It's an exciting time to join us and lead us forward

Job summary

Are you an experienced Children's Nurse looking for the next step in your leadership career? We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Team Lead for our Community Children's Nursing and Specialist School Nursing Team in East Berkshire.

Based at Upton Hospital, Slough, you will provide operational and clinical leadership to a dedicated team supporting children and young people with complex health needs across homes, schools, special schools and respite settings. This is an exciting opportunity to influence service development, support staff development and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary and multi-agency partners to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

The role combines leadership, clinical expertise and service improvement, offering variety and the chance to make a meaningful difference to children, young people and their families.

Flexible working opportunities are available, with community-based working across East Berkshire and some potential for agile working where service needs allow.

Part time/ flexible working may be considered within core hours of 08:00-17:00, Monday to Friday.

Main duties of the job

• Provide day-to-day leadership and management of the Community Children's Nursing and Specialist School Nursing Team across East Berkshire.
• Deliver and oversee high-quality nursing care for children and young people with complex and long-term health needs.
• Manage a small clinical caseload and support staff with complex clinical decision-making.
• Provide management supervision and annual appraisals for team members.
• Lead workforce planning, rota coordination and management of staff absence.
• Work closely with the Service Manager and Practice Development Leads to support service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Deliver competency-based clinical training and assessments for families, school staff and healthcare professionals.
• Support safeguarding processes and ensure compliance with clinical governance requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies to ensure coordinated, child-centred care.
• Contribute to audit, service evaluation and ongoing improvement of specialist children's services.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit an experienced, highly motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly, innovative team who are committed to delivering high standard of patient care. You will need to have previous experience working in primary care and have a fully rounded set of skills. You will work both independently and as a member of our multidisciplinary team and will be fully supported by clinical and non-clinical staff.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a Practice Nurse, to provide routine nursing services to our patient population.

Please see the Job Description attached for further details

About us

The Kakoty Practice is a busy medical centre, based across two sites. We provide services to approximately 7500 patients.

Please see our website for further information

https://thekakotypractice.nhs.uk/

Job summary

Pathology Operations Manager (primary base Harrogate District Hospital)

Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP (IPS) is seeking an experienced and motivated manager to join us as Pathology Operations Manager. The role will provide operational and HR leadership across a range of pathology teams, with a particular focus on Phlebotomy and Point of Care Testing (POCT) services.

This is an exciting opportunity to broaden your experience within a busy, multi-site pathology department of more than 400 staff. IPS is committed to developing its people and promoting personal development at every level. Candidates will need a strong foundation in people management, staff development and team leadership. During this fixed-term post, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to support staff through periods of service transformation, contribute to meaningful consultation processes, and help strengthen team morale and individual development.

Based primarily at Harrogate District Hospital, with the need for some cross-site working and travel, the postholder will work closely with the Pathology General Manager for the Harrogate site, and the Director of Operations, to maintain effective operational support. We are looking for an enthusiastic problem solver and confident communicator who is keen to contribute as part of the Pathology Senior Leadership Team and further develop their strategic leadership experience.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work closely with the Phlebotomy Manager and POCT Managers, and other colleagues to support delivery of comprehensive, high-quality and safe services.

Demonstrable experience of managing staff and services is essential. Candidates should be well motivated, innovative and highly organised, with strong practical abilities, excellent IT skills and confident use of productivity tools. Detailed experience of Microsoft 365, including Teams, is essential, alongside well-developed communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to support both individual and team working.

Pathology experience is an advantage however candidates with a strong track-record of general staff management and leadership, and/or experience of leading service transformation are encouraged to apply.

Visits to the department and discussions regarding the role are strongly encouraged. For further information please contact Mark Harrison, Director of Operations, [email protected] 01535 293459.

About us

IPS is a joint venture providing a high-quality pathology service to Airedale NHS Foundation Trust (ANHST), Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT) and Harrogate District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT). The successful candidate will be employed directly by ANHST, although secondments from current HDFT staff maintaining HDFT contracts would be supported.

We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:

• Cycle to Work
• Travel Scheme
• Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
• Onsite Nursery
• Buying and Selling Annual Leave
• Car Leasing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Health and Wellbeing
• Extensive Reward Scheme
• Counselling Service
• Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
• Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Our values:

We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:

• Committed to Quality of Care
• Compassion
• Working together for patients
• Improving Lives
• Everyone Counts
• Respect and Dignity

Job summary

Job overview Looking to take the next step in your career? Passionate about stroke and neurological rehabilitation? The Community Rehabilitation Service currently has an opportunity for an innovative and enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their team. The Community Rehabilitation Service is a multi-disciplinary therapy team providing assessment and rehabilitation in a community setting for those with a range of progressive or acquired neurological conditions. The work is community based and so you must be able to travel throughout the boroughs of Havering and Barking and Dagenham efficiently and effectively. The team has two sites which are currently Yew Tree Resource Centre, Romford, RM7 9AA and at Porters Avenue Health Centre, RM8 2EQ. The successful applicants will be required to work from the two sites to support junior staff and manage complex patients across the two boroughs. There is a well-established appraisal system and a commitment to support staff to develop leadership and clinical skills, through regular supervision, a structured neurology in-service training programme and internal and external training opportunities. The service works closely with our colleagues across the Stroke and Neurology pathway including our Stroke Unit at Meadow Court, Goodmayes, and our team of specialist nurses in PD, MND and MS to aid us in the holistic management of our patients.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be responsible for: Providing specialist occupational therapy assessment and treatment to patients with stroke and neurological conditions, taking into consideration the patients physical/cognitive/perceptual skills to identify the patients abilities and areas of difficulty. Taking a role in the leadership of junior staff and support assistants, through supervision, training and appraisal. Achieving and maintaining quality care through the delivery of evidence-based practice and adherence with national guidance. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team across the Stroke and Neurology pathway liaising and supporting our therapy colleagues in the community as required.

About us

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

YTRC-3ARL-002021

Job locations

Yew Tree Resource Centre

Romford

London

RM7 9AA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.

Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

Our Values 2025 - 2030 Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.

Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital. Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period.

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, Goodmayes) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,870 to a maximum of £6,137 p.a. pro rata for part time).

Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

Use of AI

We value applications that genuinely reflect each candidate’s own skills, experience and motivations. We therefore strongly discourage the use of AI-generated content in applications.

Applications should be written in your own words and accurately represent your knowledge, skills and experience.

We reserve the right to reject an application where we reasonably believe AI has been used to generate or materially contribute to its content. For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact:

Name: Nadia Weavers

Job title: Physiotherapist

Contact Number: 0300 555 1200 extension 53913

Email: [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application. Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas. The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT. Our Values 2025 - 2030 Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are: We are kind. We are respectful. We work together with our communities. These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people. Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital. Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, Goodmayes) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,870 to a maximum of £6,137 p.a. pro rata for part time). Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust. Use of AI We value applications that genuinely reflect each candidate’s own skills, experience and motivations. We therefore strongly discourage the use of AI-generated content in applications. Applications should be written in your own words and accurately represent your knowledge, skills and experience. We reserve the right to reject an application where we reasonably believe AI has been used to generate or materially contribute to its content. For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact: Name: Nadia Weavers Job title: Physiotherapist Contact Number: 0300 555 1200 extension 53913 Email: [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• NVQ Level 2 or Equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy

Desirable

• Member of RCOT

Experience

Essential

• Experience Working as a band 5 Occupational Therapist (minimum 18 months)
• Previous experience of working in the UK or a similar health economyPost registration courses completed in specific area e.g. cognition, splinting.

Desirable

• Membership of specialist interest group

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration NVQ Level 2 or Equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy Desirable Member of RCOT Experience Essential Experience Working as a band 5 Occupational Therapist (minimum 18 months) Previous experience of working in the UK or a similar health economyPost registration courses completed in specific area e.g. cognition, splinting. Desirable Membership of specialist interest group

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

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Yew Tree Resource Centre

Romford

London

RM7 9AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Yew Tree Resource Centre

Romford

London

RM7 9AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The secretarial team work fairly autonomously but also form part of the wider practice team of clinicians and admin staff. We are keen to replace a member of staff who is leaving as soon as possible. This will be a 16 hour 4 day a week role and is a permanent post. The shift pattern will be afternoons only.

Main duties of the job

The main function is to support the clinicians and management with secretarial tasks involving patient NHS and private referrals, typing of reports for other health & social care organisations and liaison with health care colleagues and patients in order to facilitate care.

Empathy, tact and diplomacy are required for interactions with patients and their carers both face-to-face and over the 'phone.The team also rely on high quality interpersonal communication and teamwork to meet NHS targets individually and collectively.

About us

We are a well-established, friendly GP practice offering services to over 21,000 patients in the market town of Leighton Buzzard. We are proud of our positive working atmosphere and the way our team rise to the various challenges of working in healthcare. We are part-dispensing and also a host organisation for the training of future GPs. We are part of the Leighton Buzzard Primary Care Network (along with the other 2 LB practices) and work closely with our PCN colleagues and our Patient Participation Network.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.15 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1595-26-0006

Job locations

29 Bassett Road

Leighton Buzzard

Bedfordshire

LU7 1AR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Secretarial support for the team of GPs, nurses and pharmacists based at Bassett Road Surgery.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Job Description.

Job description Job responsibilities Secretarial support for the team of GPs, nurses and pharmacists based at Bassett Road Surgery.For more detailed information, please refer to the Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Previous secretarial experience and advanced use of Microsoft packages. Experience of or the proven ability to manage sensitive situations dealing sympathetically with patients' concerns.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice. Experience using ERS and SystemOne.

Experience

Essential

• Good standard of education standard grades at Grade A-C or equivalent, including maths and English. Excellent written and oral communication skills both face to face and over the 'phone. Effective time management and ability to prioritise workload. Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure. Attention to detail and accuracy important as is the need for absolute confidentiality. Ability to work without direct supervision as well as part of a team. Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, empathy, confidence, tact and diplomacy.

Desirable

• Experience in a GP/hospital medical secretarial role. Knowledge of medical and/or medication related terminology. Thorough working knowledge of SystemOne and/or Choose & Book (eReferral). Minute taking and shorthand skills an advantage.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Previous secretarial experience and advanced use of Microsoft packages. Experience of or the proven ability to manage sensitive situations dealing sympathetically with patients' concerns. Desirable Experience of working in a GP practice. Experience using ERS and SystemOne. Experience Essential Good standard of education standard grades at Grade A-C or equivalent, including maths and English. Excellent written and oral communication skills both face to face and over the 'phone. Effective time management and ability to prioritise workload. Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure. Attention to detail and accuracy important as is the need for absolute confidentiality. Ability to work without direct supervision as well as part of a team. Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, empathy, confidence, tact and diplomacy. Desirable Experience in a GP/hospital medical secretarial role. Knowledge of medical and/or medication related terminology. Thorough working knowledge of SystemOne and/or Choose & Book (eReferral). Minute taking and shorthand skills an advantage.

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

Dr J Henderson & Partners

Address

29 Bassett Road

Leighton Buzzard

Bedfordshire

LU7 1AR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dr J Henderson & Partners

Address

29 Bassett Road

Leighton Buzzard

Bedfordshire

LU7 1AR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

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

Job Title: Newly Qualified Physiotherapist- rotationalContract Type: Permanent

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for Newly Qualified Band 5 Physiotherapists to join our large Therapy Services department, working in acute care, on a variety of wards as part of our therapy workforce. Our excellent appraisal programme also includes a one-year preceptorship programme for anyone with less than 1 years' experience and you will be allocated a mentor to support you.

You will have the opportunity to work in over 14 different clinical areas, with rotations lasting 6 months, enabling you to expand your knowledge and develop robust skills in acute care.

This post is part of the wider Therapy Services department and therefore you will have many opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge, through our in-service training. You will be part of a large department of over 300 Therapy staff including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff.

We run a 7-day therapy service working on weekends and Bank Holidays, on a rota basis, you will be expected to work as part of your usual working hours.

You will be working alongside advanced and specialist clinicians in all areas, and will have access to regular supervision, in-service training, development, and a personal development plan.

About us

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing 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.

At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.