Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Appointments Booking Centre at Swansea Bay University Health Board Headquarters.

The team manages telephone and email enquiries from patients regarding appointments and waiting times, books appointments, and provides administrative support to a range of Health Board services. The successful candidate will also support the Pre-Registration Team and provide cross-cover at different sites when required.

We are seeking a motivated and patient-focused individual with excellent communication, customer service, and organisational skills. The postholder will be responsible for booking appointments efficiently while adhering to established policies and procedures, handling enquiries professionally and sensitively, and supporting the delivery of a high-quality patient experience.

Key requirements include strong administrative skills, the ability to work accurately in a busy environment, flexibility to support different teams, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient services within Swansea Bay University Health Board.

Main duties of the job

Location: Swansea Bay University Health Board Headquarters, Baglan

We are looking for a motivated and organised Appointment Booking/Pre-registration Clerk to join our team. In this role, you will provide a professional appointment booking service, supporting the management of clinics and waiting lists while delivering excellent customer service to patients, carers and staff.

Key Duties

• Book and manage new and follow-up appointments.
• Contact patients to arrange and confirm appointment details.
• Maintain accurate patient records, spreadsheets and booking systems.
• Support clinic scheduling and waiting list management.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure an efficient service.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience using booking systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy team environment.

Join Swansea Bay University Health Board and play an important role in helping patients access timely, high-quality healthcare services.

The post is Fixed Term for 12 months due to funding.

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

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Job summary

Are you an organised, reliable and motivated individual with excellent communication skills? Do you enjoy working as part of a busy team and making a difference to patient care?

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic Clerical Assistants to provide high-quality administrative support to our Community Clinics and Services across Newcastle. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team, playing a vital role in ensuring patients, carers, service users and healthcare professionals receive an efficient and professional service.

We are recruiting to a number of permanent roles across our Community Services, including:

• Single Point of Access (SPA)based atRegent Point, Gosforth, providing administrative support and operating a busy telephone service.
• Urgent Treatment Centres and Resource Centresbased across the city, supporting a range of community healthcare services.

We also have a Fixed Term position within the Chromic Disease Monitoring Service currently based at Molineux Centre.

Please state on your application which position you are applying for.

• Interview Date Monday 05 October 2026
• Full & Part Time Hours/Week - Permanent Positions
• 1 x Fixed Term 22 Hours 30 Minutes/Week until 04 April 2027
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Main duties of the job

Working alongside clinical and administrative colleagues, you will help manage a varied workload within a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for handling telephone enquiries, processing referrals, maintaining electronic patient records using SystmOne, and providing general administrative support to community-based clinical services.

The successful candidate will be able to prioritise their workload effectively, communicate confidently with a wide range of people, and respond positively to the changing demands of the service. Accuracy, attention to detail and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service are essential.

Administrative staff within these services work between 8:00am and 10:00pm on a rota basis, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Actual working hours for these posts will be discussed at interview.

If you are a team player with a positive attitude and a commitment to delivering excellent administrative support within NHS community services, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help make a real difference to the care and experience of patients across Newcastle.

About us

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Freeman Hospital
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Cramlington Manor Walks
• Urgent treatment centres
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

317-2026-38-03-DR

Job locations

Trustwide

317 Trustwide

NE3 3HD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive clerical and administrative support to community clinical teams.
• Handling telephone enquiries from patients, carers, service users and healthcare professionals in a professional and compassionate manner.
• Maintaining accurate electronic records using SystmOne and other Trust systems.
• Managing appointments, referrals and correspondence in accordance with local procedures.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to support the delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times in line with Trust policies and procedures
• To provide a high standard of support to Clinical staff handling telephone calls.
• To use an electronic referral process (SystmOne) to ensure requests are responded to in a professional, confidential and efficient manner.
• To receive requests from patients and carers, acute hospitals, GP practices, Social Services and health care agencies.
• To communicate directly with members of the public and other services.
• To abide by Trust policies and procedures.
• To be an effective part of the team contributing to the departmental objectives.
• Post holder will be expected to contribute to housekeeping and other office duties as required e.g. general tidiness, pre-determined stock levels are met and equipment is clean, and stored correctly.

Whilst Newcastle Hospitals are a forward thinking and highly innovative organisation, the use of Third-Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a risk to the integrity of our Recruitment & Selection processes. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual application or to the recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Job description Job responsibilities Providing comprehensive clerical and administrative support to community clinical teams. Handling telephone enquiries from patients, carers, service users and healthcare professionals in a professional and compassionate manner. Maintaining accurate electronic records using SystmOne and other Trust systems. Managing appointments, referrals and correspondence in accordance with local procedures. Working collaboratively with colleagues to support the delivery of high-quality patient care. Ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times in line with Trust policies and procedures To provide a high standard of support to Clinical staff handling telephone calls. To use an electronic referral process (SystmOne) to ensure requests are responded to in a professional, confidential and efficient manner. To receive requests from patients and carers, acute hospitals, GP practices, Social Services and health care agencies. To communicate directly with members of the public and other services. To abide by Trust policies and procedures. To be an effective part of the team contributing to the departmental objectives. Post holder will be expected to contribute to housekeeping and other office duties as required e.g. general tidiness, pre-determined stock levels are met and equipment is clean, and stored correctly. Whilst Newcastle Hospitals are a forward thinking and highly innovative organisation, the use of Third-Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a risk to the integrity of our Recruitment & Selection processes. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual application or to the recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Office Procedures
• Microsoft Office IT packages

Desirable

• SystmOne IT package

SKILLS

Essential

• Customer Care skills
• Awareness of the need for confidentiality at all times
• Working as part of a team
• Working with minimum supervision using own initiative
• Ability to work within a changing environment
• Keyboard skills

Desirable

• Experience of working within a multi-agency environment

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Good standard of General Education

Desirable

• Experience of using SystmOne IT package (training will be given)
• Awareness of NHS policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification / experience

Desirable

• ECDL

Person Specification KNOWLEDGE Essential Office Procedures Microsoft Office IT packages Desirable SystmOne IT package SKILLS Essential Customer Care skills Awareness of the need for confidentiality at all times Working as part of a team Working with minimum supervision using own initiative Ability to work within a changing environment Keyboard skills Desirable Experience of working within a multi-agency environment EXPERIENCE Essential Good standard of General Education Desirable Experience of using SystmOne IT package (training will be given) Awareness of NHS policies and procedures QUALIFICATIONS Essential NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification / experience Desirable ECDL

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

317 Trustwide

NE3 3HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

317 Trustwide

NE3 3HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you motivated, driven and passionate about patient care?

If so, we are seeking TWO Cancer Patient Pathway and MDT Co-ordinator to join the Cancer Information Team at NWAFT, one on a permanent basis and one on a fixed-term basis. This could be your next career move! This is an exiting opportunity for experienced and enthusiastic administrator(s) to join a dynamic and progressive team that strives for excellence in cancer care.

These posts will play a pivotal role in ensuring the tracking and co-ordination of the patient journey through from referral to either a cancer diagnosis or ruling out of cancer then ultimately treatment. We seek to move forward with enthusiasm and ambition to support sustained recovery in cancer performance with talented and passionate individuals. Our patients are and will be at the heart of our work, ensuring continuing high-quality and equitable patient-informed care along the end-to-end cancer pathways.

As the Cancer Patient Pathway and MDT Co-ordinator(s) you will work across the organisation to inspire high quality MDT delivery, ensuring proactive, seamless working to support performance and equitable patient experience across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

The primary purpose of the Cancer Patient Pathway and MDT Co-ordinator will co-ordinate and provide administrative support to the cancer multidisciplinary process.

The post-holder will work closely with the wider cancer team (both clinical and administrative), as well as other key health and social care providers, to enable person centred care and efficient implementation of the pathway.

The Cancer Patient Pathway and MDT Co-ordinator will be involved from the beginning of the pathway, to the point of definitive diagnosis (whether cancer or not) and ultimately the patient being treated if cancer is confirmed. They will maintain effective communication with staff and services to ensure tests and appointments are scheduled in a timely manner. The post holder will identify and resolve barriers to care, working flexibly and responsively to unlock bottlenecks and delays.

If you would like a discussion about the role or to visit the department then contact would be welcome:

Contact: Jamie Hanlon, Cancer Operations Manager [email protected]

About us

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.

Job summary

We are currently looking for ST3 Trust doctors in Medicine at the William Harvey Hospital, Ashford covering the General Medicine on-call rota. There are various sub-specialities available such as HCOOP, Gastroenterology, Respiratory and Stroke. These posts will be for 12 months in the first instance.

We are a friendly, motivated and supportive department seeing approximately 70,000 patients each year. We achieve the 98% access target and are proud that we provide a high quality, patient focused service to the local population.

Main duties of the job

The role is a Trust Doctor in Medicine. The post involves duties on a full shift basis of 40 hours.

The Trust Doctor in acute medicine takes part in the on-call rota, 1:10 with prospective cover and has the clinical responsibility with day to day provision of routine and emergency medical care to a level appropriate to the grade for all patients on the Clinical Decision Unit. This post will give the candidate the opportunity to acquire experience in Respiratory medicine or TIA management or rotate to ITU.

About us

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All positions within the Trust working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults will require an enhanced DBS disclosure. All other posts will require standard checks. The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

We positively promote flexible working practices. To ensure that our workforce reflects the population we serve, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are actively encouraging equal opportunities. The Trust operates a complete smoking ban on all sites and grounds.

Kent is a beautiful county with superb beaches and many opportunities for sport, easy links to the continent by ferry or tunnel, pretty villages inland and both sites are close to the historic City of Canterbury. Easy rail and road links to London add to the pleasure of Kentish life. There are excellent private and grammar schools in the area with a range of affordable housing.

Job summary

We are currently looking for ST3 Trust doctors in Medicine at the William Harvey Hospital, Ashford covering the General Medicine on-call rota. There are various sub-specialities available such as HCOOP, Gastroenterology, Respiratory and Stroke. These posts will be for 12 months in the first instance.

We are a friendly, motivated and supportive department seeing approximately 70,000 patients each year. We achieve the 98% access target and are proud that we provide a high quality, patient focused service to the local population.

Main duties of the job

The role is a Trust Doctor in Medicine. The post involves duties on a full shift basis of 40 hours.

The Trust Doctor in acute medicine takes part in the on-call rota, 1:10 with prospective cover and has the clinical responsibility with day to day provision of routine and emergency medical care to a level appropriate to the grade for all patients on the Clinical Decision Unit. This post will give the candidate the opportunity to acquire experience in Respiratory medicine or TIA management or rotate to ITU.

About us

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All positions within the Trust working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults will require an enhanced DBS disclosure. All other posts will require standard checks. The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

We positively promote flexible working practices. To ensure that our workforce reflects the population we serve, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are actively encouraging equal opportunities. The Trust operates a complete smoking ban on all sites and grounds.

Kent is a beautiful county with superb beaches and many opportunities for sport, easy links to the continent by ferry or tunnel, pretty villages inland and both sites are close to the historic City of Canterbury. Easy rail and road links to London add to the pleasure of Kentish life. There are excellent private and grammar schools in the area with a range of affordable housing.

Job summary

This is a rare opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join the Bridgend Cardiac Rehabilitation Service. Our well established and highly motivated multidisciplinary team comprises specialist cardiac rehabilitation nurses, physiotherapist, psychologist, plus dedicated secretarial support.

Main duties of the job

The job entails supporting members of the multidisciplinary team in the running of the cardiac rehabilitation service. Tasks will include supporting the physiotherapist in providing the exercise component of the programme; administrative duties, assisting the team secretary and cardiac rehabilitation nurses; additional tasks as required by other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable at Level 3 Speaking/Listening (or 'B1' Level if you've learnt Welsh as an adult). This doesn't mean you have to be fluent or able to write long reports in Welsh; it just means being able to hold simple conversations with patients. Have a look at the 'Croeso Candidate!' guide attached below for more information.

About us

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

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

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

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

We listen, learn, and improve

We treat everyone with respect

We work together as one team

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

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

Job summary

o The Business Relationship Manager is responsible for creating a true partnership between the ICT Service and each of its customers, jointly developing the necessary commitment and understanding required within both customer and supplier to ensure IM & T services are exploited to deliver optimum business value for its customers.

o This role will build the relationship with the customer account from bid proposal, defining clear strategic outcomes, through to creation of the Service Level Agreement or Letters of Understanding and then manage the ongoing relationship by regular contact, further business development, and professional resolution of any issue arising.

Main duties of the job

This role will build the relationship with the customer account from bid proposal, defining clear strategic outcomes, through to creation of the Service Level Agreement or Letters of Understanding and then manage the ongoing relationship by regular contact, further business development, and professional resolution of any issue arising.

About us

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience and outcomes and to recognising and valuing people's differences. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.

We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristic. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone, including making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition and support with the recruitment process for people with lived experience.

We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.

We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,570 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

644-CE087

Job locations

Welwyn Garden City

Welyn Garden City

AL7 1BW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Continue to understand the needs of existing partners and establish relationships with potential new customers.

Understand the partners business challenges and objectives for technology enablement working closely with service development.

Performance management of the HBL ICT Shared Services service delivery against agreed service levels within the Service Specifications.

Maintain the portfolio of services that each partner receives from HBL ICT.

Understand and document the desired outcome of a service and to decide if the customer's need can be fulfilled using an existing service offering or if a new or changed service must be created.

Capture partner requirements and agree service level targets with customers who request the provision of existing standard services.

Plan, carry out and evaluate regular Customer Satisfaction Surveys.

Record Customer complaints and compliments, assess any complaints and instigate corrective action if required.

Continuously monitor the processing status of outstanding Customer complaints and to take corrective action if required.

Responsible for the development of scoping documents, SLA and LOU agreements and additional service addendums in partnership with the partners and customers.

Communicate with internal colleagues to ensure that all new service agreements and proposals fit the agreed roadmap within the partnership.

Job description Job responsibilities Continue to understand the needs of existing partners and establish relationships with potential new customers. Understand the partners business challenges and objectives for technology enablement working closely with service development. Performance management of the HBL ICT Shared Services service delivery against agreed service levels within the Service Specifications. Maintain the portfolio of services that each partner receives from HBL ICT. Understand and document the desired outcome of a service and to decide if the customer's need can be fulfilled using an existing service offering or if a new or changed service must be created. Capture partner requirements and agree service level targets with customers who request the provision of existing standard services. Plan, carry out and evaluate regular Customer Satisfaction Surveys. Record Customer complaints and compliments, assess any complaints and instigate corrective action if required. Continuously monitor the processing status of outstanding Customer complaints and to take corrective action if required. Responsible for the development of scoping documents, SLA and LOU agreements and additional service addendums in partnership with the partners and customers. Communicate with internal colleagues to ensure that all new service agreements and proposals fit the agreed roadmap within the partnership.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• oRelevant educated to BA level or extensive knowledge, skills and experience to equivalent level
• oSpecialist management qualification or equivalent experience
• oEvidence of continuing personal development
• oExperience of working in a management role within the NHS, Local Authority or equivalent
• oExperience of working in a complex, multi-agency environment and across organisational boundaries oAbility to analyse, interpret and compare complex facts, opinions and situations at speed
• oExperience of passing on and influencing others successfully in improvement methodologies and ideas
• oA proven track record and demonstrated ability of working collaboratively with a variety of organisational levels to deliver outcomes for clients
• oSignificant experience managing excellent customer service in discipline/field/area of work
• oSignificant experience in supporting an organisation toward serving its clients' needs including maintaining effective customer relations and managing customer's satisfaction
• oSignificant experience of influencing key stakeholders and customers as able to demonstrate impact and proactive customer relationship building, delivering customer satisfaction, with the ability to respect, influence and motivate a range of stakeholders to deliver continuous improvement in services whilst achieving professional and personal credibility
• oExcellent communication skills both orally and in writing, with an ability to prepare written documents and complex proposals that are clear and easily understood
• oAbility to negotiate and influence others in a positive manner
• oHighly effective leadership skills with the ability to effectively lead, manage, develop, influence and inspire a team, by emanating the ICB vision and mission
• oAbility to identify and manage complex, interrelated risks
• oAbility to make clear rational decisions, exercising independent judgement in a professional and competent manner
• oExcellent presentation skills, including the ability to effectively present to senior staff and external professional bodies
• oTo operate with a high level of autonomy, professionalism, passion and dedication to deliver timely standards with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• oSignificant experience of collating and interpreting highly complex data for presentation
• oAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• oAbility to work on own initiative with minimum supervision
• oMotivated and dynamic ability to generate ideas and put them into practice
• oAdvanced keyboard skills
• oAbility to work flexible hours to meet the requirements of the role
• oAble to question and challenge existing practices and working methods in order to create innovative workable solutions
• oCar driver and current driving licence essential or access to a car (unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act)

Desirable

• oMembership of a relevant professional body
• oExperience of managing staff in a creative environment
• oExperience of programme, project and change management

Person Specification Education Essential oRelevant educated to BA level or extensive knowledge, skills and experience to equivalent level oSpecialist management qualification or equivalent experience oEvidence of continuing personal development oExperience of working in a management role within the NHS, Local Authority or equivalent oExperience of working in a complex, multi-agency environment and across organisational boundaries oAbility to analyse, interpret and compare complex facts, opinions and situations at speed oExperience of passing on and influencing others successfully in improvement methodologies and ideas oA proven track record and demonstrated ability of working collaboratively with a variety of organisational levels to deliver outcomes for clients oSignificant experience managing excellent customer service in discipline/field/area of work oSignificant experience in supporting an organisation toward serving its clients' needs including maintaining effective customer relations and managing customer's satisfaction oSignificant experience of influencing key stakeholders and customers as able to demonstrate impact and proactive customer relationship building, delivering customer satisfaction, with the ability to respect, influence and motivate a range of stakeholders to deliver continuous improvement in services whilst achieving professional and personal credibility oExcellent communication skills both orally and in writing, with an ability to prepare written documents and complex proposals that are clear and easily understood oAbility to negotiate and influence others in a positive manner oHighly effective leadership skills with the ability to effectively lead, manage, develop, influence and inspire a team, by emanating the ICB vision and mission oAbility to identify and manage complex, interrelated risks oAbility to make clear rational decisions, exercising independent judgement in a professional and competent manner oExcellent presentation skills, including the ability to effectively present to senior staff and external professional bodies oTo operate with a high level of autonomy, professionalism, passion and dedication to deliver timely standards with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy oSignificant experience of collating and interpreting highly complex data for presentation oAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlines oAbility to work on own initiative with minimum supervision oMotivated and dynamic ability to generate ideas and put them into practice oAdvanced keyboard skills oAbility to work flexible hours to meet the requirements of the role oAble to question and challenge existing practices and working methods in order to create innovative workable solutions oCar driver and current driving licence essential or access to a car (unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act) Desirable oMembership of a relevant professional body oExperience of managing staff in a creative environment oExperience of programme, project and change management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Central East ICB

Address

Welwyn Garden City

Welyn Garden City

AL7 1BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Central East ICB

Address

Welwyn Garden City

Welyn Garden City

AL7 1BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are recruiting for a Registered Practitioner - Anaesthetics - who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

This post is open to Operating Department Practitioners or Registered Nurses with recognised anaesthetic training and experience, who are committed to delivering high quality peri-operative care within a busy and supportive theatre environment.

Our Theatre service provides care for both elective and emergency patients, including admission and recovery pathways, and operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. As part of the theatre team, you will be expected to participate in a full shift rota including evenings, nights, weekends, Bank Holidays, and on-call commitments.

The successful candidate will primarily work within the anaesthetic team, supporting patients throughout the peri-operative pathway and assisting the anaesthetist in the safe delivery of anaesthesia. There will also be an expectation to work collaboratively across the wider theatre team to maintain safe and effective patient care.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, Improve.

We expect all staff to demonstrate these values throughout the recruitment process and in their everyday practice.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will receive, transfer and position patients for clinical procedure.

You will be responsible for preparing the Theatre for surgery and preparing sterile equipment/ supplies and keep waste to a minimum.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparation, safe use, decontamination, troubleshooting and reporting of faulty complex equipment.

You will need to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure the safety and comfort of patients and be flexible to be able to work in any of the Theatre areas according to service needs.

You will also need to work on-call and out of hours working, regardless of the department you are based in, to provide emergency access to our most acutely ill patients.

This role is based within Theatres, with a requirement to rotate across all theatre areas, including the QEII site, to support a wide range of specialties. These include:

• Vascular
• Orthopaedics
• Urology
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Plastics
• Robotics
• ENT
• Oral Surgery
• Ophthalmology
• General Surgery
• Emergency Surgery
• Pain Management

Candidates invited to interview will be required to take part in a practical assessment as part of the selection process.

This will be designed to assess theatre knowledge, anaesthetic skills, and safe clinical practice relevant to the Band 5 role.

About us

At East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.

We run the following hospitals:

• The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
• New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
• Hertford County, Hertford
• Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood

We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.

We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.

Job summary

PART TIME!! - up to 24hrs

Previous applicants do not need to reapply

We have opportunities for reliable, enthusiastic, patient centered and caring individuals to join our Healthcare Assistant team on the Acute Respiratory Care Unit!

The desired candidate must have good communication skills, be able to demonstrate enthusiasm and have a caring and compassionate nature.

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation.

Main duties of the job

We are proud of our high standard of nursing care and are willing to share our knowledge and skills, however you must be able to demonstrate following values & behaviours:

VALUES

BEHAVIOURS

Compassion

Listening and Communicating

Commitment to quality of care

Honesty and Integrity

Working Together for Patients

Supportive and Approachable

Everyone Counts

Even Handed & Encouraging

Improving Lives

Patient Centred & Compassionate

Respect & Dignity

Lead by Example and be Self Aware

About us

We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.

We want to attract staff who embrace our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients - we want to make these part of our DNA.

Job summary

Would you like to be part of a team that works well together, always there to help each other?

If you answered yes, Airedale NHS Foundation Trust would love to hear from you.

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the vibrant, warm and friendly Admin team within the Emergency Department.Shifts are rostered three months in advance to allow our team to plan ahead.

This is a challenging role and successful candidates will need to be enthusiastic, motivated and have a flexible approach. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

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

**Previous applicants need not apply**

Part Time - 30 hours per week

Main duties of the job

• Arrange referrals, appointments and outcomes into relevant clinics following patient attendances as necessary using the electronic patient record system
• Discharge patient records, ensuring all coding is complete and accurate ensuring clinical pathways are followed as per Trust policy.
• Carry out daily maintenance of ED medical notes ensuring all records can be accounted for which may include retrieval of copies from ward admissions.
• Liaise with nursing staff, consultants, secretarial and other disciplines regarding issues relating to clinics.
• Arrange transport as required for patients returning home or attending follow up clinic.
• Scanning and indexing of patient records, including alert notifications, in line with departmental procedures. Undertake regular maintenance of scanner.
• Cover reception duties as required which includes registering patients coming into ED ensuring all relevant patient information is taken and recorded accurately
• Escalate any concerns over patients to the relevant clinical staff
• Deal with telephone enquiries from GP's, patients, relatives, members of the public and other organisations.
• Deal with face-to-face enquiries from patients and clinical staff within the department
• Provide cross-cover for AAU Reception as required

About us

We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.

We want to attract staff who embrace our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

423-8275854

Job locations

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Steeton, Keighley

BD20 6TD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information and full details of the role please see attached job description and person specification.

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation

Job description Job responsibilities For further information and full details of the role please see attached job description and person specification. This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list. If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation

Person Specification

Qualifications/Skills

Essential

• Excellent computer skills, including data inputting

Desirable

• EDCL/CLAIT
• Knowledge of SystmOne or similar

Experience

Essential

• Recent office experience
• Experience and full understanding of confidentiality policies/procedures
• Previous experience of working in a busy pressurised environment
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in filing

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience e.g Ward Clerk, Appointment Clerk
• Information Governance/Data Security training
• Experience in dealing with distressed patients/relatives
• Experience in using document scanning systems

Person Specification Qualifications/Skills Essential Excellent computer skills, including data inputting Desirable EDCL/CLAIT Knowledge of SystmOne or similar Experience Essential Recent office experience Experience and full understanding of confidentiality policies/procedures Previous experience of working in a busy pressurised environment Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team Experience in filing Desirable Previous NHS experience e.g Ward Clerk, Appointment Clerk Information Governance/Data Security training Experience in dealing with distressed patients/relatives Experience in using document scanning 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Steeton, Keighley

BD20 6TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Steeton, Keighley

BD20 6TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, motivated staff with excellent communication skills to join our forward thinking dynamic orthopaedic nursing team on Trauma and Orthopaedics wards 9. You must have a passion for delivering kind and compassionate care. Recruiting motivated, capable and committed staff is the key to maintaining our high standards of quality, safety and patient experience.

Ward 9 is a 31 bedded Trauma Orthopaedic ward with an additional dedicated bed for admission of patients with a fractured neck of femur.

Our award winning integrated Trust is in a beautiful location providing genuine opportunities for a great work-life balance and we are happy to consider flexible working including annualised hours.

*Applicants must already hold their NMC PIN Number however applications are welcome from student nurses who would initially work as a Senior Healthcare Support Worker until NMC registration is received**

Main duties of the job

The post is an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team which contributes to the effective and economic use of available resources.

The postholder will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and is required to teach junior staff, both qualified and unqualified.

When designated is expected to take charge of a Ward or Department.

To assess, plan, implement and assist with the evaluation of individual programmes of care for the acutely ill medical patient.

Offer advice and support to the patient's families and friends responding to their individual needs.

Communicate with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care.

In pursuing these duties the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution and be familiar with the NHS England Guidance 'Understanding the new NHS'.

About us

We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.

We want to attract staff who embrace our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients - we want to make these part of our DNA.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

423-8176137

Job locations

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Maintain a high standard of nursing care for acutely ill patients in accordance with Airedal Hospital Trusts guidelines and protocols.

Develop good working relationships with nursing colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team.

Contribute towards the development of clinical practice by participating in practice, and self development programmes on the unit.

Adheres to Airedale General Hospital Trusts policies and procedures relating to health and safety.

VALUE BASE

To demonstrate a belief in:

High standards of individual nursing care with a commitment to the development of best clinical practice, which is evidence based.

Individual professional development.

Effective communication and working collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team.

Flexibility and commitment to enhance care for the acutely ill patient.

CORE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The post holder will:-

Demonstrate ability to prioritise and organise clinical workload.

Exercise initiative when caring for patients.

Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills and work effectively as a team member.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

Liaises with senior colleagues to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual plans of care for the acutely patient.

Prioritise and organise workload to ensure continuity of care andtreatment throughout the shift.

Maintain a safe environment in the ward area.

Demonstrate professional accountability and works within own limitations.

Maintain accurate legal records of care using care planning and Airedale General Hospital Trusts documentation.

Demonstrate thorough and concise verbal handover which reflects the care and treatment given to the patient over the course of the shift.

Respect the need for confidentiality and adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

Offer help and advice to the patients family/friends responding to their individual needs in a caring and supportive manner.

Develop scope of professional practice to administer intravenous medications.

Communicate readily with the nurse-in-charge of the shift, regarding the patients care and condition.

Integrate within the team and promote a team approach to working.Consult and co-operate with medical/nursing and support staff from other areas where appropriate.

Keep the senior nurse informed of untoward incidents/events and maintain accurate documentation in accordance with the Trusts policies.

Participate in the preceptorship and in-service training programme.Identify individual learning needs at appraisal and contribute to a personal development plan.

Demonstrates a commitment to self-development.

Promote research based practice wherever possible according to the

Trusts and Units guidelines, standards and protocols.

Participate in the audit and evaluation of clinical practice in the interests of quality care.

Participates in the management of the day unit team, including delegation of work to junior staff and reporting to Ward/Departmental Manager.

Takes charge regularly adhering to all agreed protocols, policies and procedures.

Under the control of the Ward/Departmental Manager teaches and monitors nurses and other students allocated to the Ward/Department.

Adheres to agreed procedures and promotes, by example, a high standard of nursing care.

Is aware of responsibilities under Health & Safety legislation. Reports on any practices that could be detrimental to patient, visitors or staff safety.

Fosters good relationships with other departments, the multi-disciplinary team, patients, relatves and visitors to the Ward/Department. Helps achieve high morale for both staff and patients.

Learns from the Ward/Departmental Manager methods of ordering and stock control, management practices, policies and any other aspects of nursing and ward management as required.

Reports and recommends changes as necessary.

Identifies areas for change of improvement in working practices, suggests ideas to Ward/Departmental Manager and assists developments.

Ensures all written documentation is of a high standard and according to NMC Regulations.

Is able to deal with patient/visitors complaints and reports to Ward/Departmental Manager for investigation.

Attends and assists at Ward/Department Meetings.

Is involved in the collection of statistical data.

Follows Risk Incident policy.

PROFESSIONAL

Is responsible, as a trained nurse, for the control and administration of drugs within regulations laid down by Airedale NHS Trust and NMC and national legislation.

Maintains clinical knowledge in nursing and particularly in the speciality of the Ward orDepartment and is prepared to advise and assist other staff.

Acts as Assessor/Mentor.

Acts as preceptor.

Works within the NMC Code of Practice.

Practices agreed models of nursing and systems of care as directed by Ward/Departmental Manager

Is involved in new initiatives, supporting the Ward/Departmental Manager in the implementation of them.

Is prepared to present topics of interest, developments, feedback from Courses/Study days to peers and seniors if requested.

Participates in developments relating to clinical governance.

STAFF/SELF DEVELOPMENT

Agree a personal development plan.

Is involved in Audit and standard setting.

Is involved in the IPR process of junior staff.

Attends statutory training.

Maintains a personal and professional profile.

Develops within the scope of professional practice.

Achieves PREP.

Is involved in clinical supervision as required.

Acts as a key worker when allocated. Ensures staff are supported educated and informed.

Is familiar with the responsibilities of the Ward/Departmental Manager and junior Sister.

Is involved in collecting statistical data in relation to patients and staff.

TECHNOLOGYUndertakes training to ensure the correct usage of equipment.

Is aware of equipment maintenance programmes and asset registers.

Keeps records of equipment on hire.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The post holder will benefit from:

Nursing acutely ill patients with varied diagnosis and care needs

A preceptorship package that supports continued learning

Working with a part of a multi-discplinary team to meet the needs to the patient.

Access to study days as well as other applicable training to enhance development

Working within a supportive environment with highly experienced nurses

Experience daily board rounds to develop patient flow awareness

Regular opportunity for career progression

Commitment to continuous quality improvments and opportunity to work with the organisational learning and improvement teams

Opportunites for supported leadership development

Rotation between elective and truma orthopaedics to enhance skills and support the need of each area ICU and theatre recovery rotaion may be required to support enhance skills

Job description Job responsibilities Maintain a high standard of nursing care for acutely ill patients in accordance with Airedal Hospital Trusts guidelines and protocols. Develop good working relationships with nursing colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team. Contribute towards the development of clinical practice by participating in practice, and self development programmes on the unit. Adheres to Airedale General Hospital Trusts policies and procedures relating to health and safety. VALUE BASE To demonstrate a belief in: High standards of individual nursing care with a commitment to the development of best clinical practice, which is evidence based. Individual professional development. Effective communication and working collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team. Flexibility and commitment to enhance care for the acutely ill patient. CORE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The post holder will:- Demonstrate ability to prioritise and organise clinical workload. Exercise initiative when caring for patients. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills and work effectively as a team member. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: Liaises with senior colleagues to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual plans of care for the acutely patient. Prioritise and organise workload to ensure continuity of care andtreatment throughout the shift. Maintain a safe environment in the ward area. Demonstrate professional accountability and works within own limitations. Maintain accurate legal records of care using care planning and Airedale General Hospital Trusts documentation. Demonstrate thorough and concise verbal handover which reflects the care and treatment given to the patient over the course of the shift. Respect the need for confidentiality and adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Offer help and advice to the patients family/friends responding to their individual needs in a caring and supportive manner. Develop scope of professional practice to administer intravenous medications. Communicate readily with the nurse-in-charge of the shift, regarding the patients care and condition. Integrate within the team and promote a team approach to working.Consult and co-operate with medical/nursing and support staff from other areas where appropriate. Keep the senior nurse informed of untoward incidents/events and maintain accurate documentation in accordance with the Trusts policies. Participate in the preceptorship and in-service training programme.Identify individual learning needs at appraisal and contribute to a personal development plan. Demonstrates a commitment to self-development. Promote research based practice wherever possible according to the Trusts and Units guidelines, standards and protocols. Participate in the audit and evaluation of clinical practice in the interests of quality care. Participates in the management of the day unit team, including delegation of work to junior staff and reporting to Ward/Departmental Manager. Takes charge regularly adhering to all agreed protocols, policies and procedures. Under the control of the Ward/Departmental Manager teaches and monitors nurses and other students allocated to the Ward/Department. Adheres to agreed procedures and promotes, by example, a high standard of nursing care. Is aware of responsibilities under Health & Safety legislation. Reports on any practices that could be detrimental to patient, visitors or staff safety. Fosters good relationships with other departments, the multi-disciplinary team, patients, relatves and visitors to the Ward/Department. Helps achieve high morale for both staff and patients. Learns from the Ward/Departmental Manager methods of ordering and stock control, management practices, policies and any other aspects of nursing and ward management as required. Reports and recommends changes as necessary. Identifies areas for change of improvement in working practices, suggests ideas to Ward/Departmental Manager and assists developments. Ensures all written documentation is of a high standard and according to NMC Regulations. Is able to deal with patient/visitors complaints and reports to Ward/Departmental Manager for investigation. Attends and assists at Ward/Department Meetings. Is involved in the collection of statistical data. Follows Risk Incident policy. PROFESSIONAL Is responsible, as a trained nurse, for the control and administration of drugs within regulations laid down by Airedale NHS Trust and NMC and national legislation. Maintains clinical knowledge in nursing and particularly in the speciality of the Ward orDepartment and is prepared to advise and assist other staff. Acts as Assessor/Mentor. Acts as preceptor. Works within the NMC Code of Practice. Practices agreed models of nursing and systems of care as directed by Ward/Departmental Manager Is involved in new initiatives, supporting the Ward/Departmental Manager in the implementation of them. Is prepared to present topics of interest, developments, feedback from Courses/Study days to peers and seniors if requested. Participates in developments relating to clinical governance. STAFF/SELF DEVELOPMENT Agree a personal development plan. Is involved in Audit and standard setting. Is involved in the IPR process of junior staff. Attends statutory training. Maintains a personal and professional profile. Develops within the scope of professional practice. Achieves PREP. Is involved in clinical supervision as required. Acts as a key worker when allocated. Ensures staff are supported educated and informed. Is familiar with the responsibilities of the Ward/Departmental Manager and junior Sister. Is involved in collecting statistical data in relation to patients and staff. TECHNOLOGYUndertakes training to ensure the correct usage of equipment. Is aware of equipment maintenance programmes and asset registers. Keeps records of equipment on hire. LEARNING OUTCOMES The post holder will benefit from: Nursing acutely ill patients with varied diagnosis and care needs A preceptorship package that supports continued learning Working with a part of a multi-discplinary team to meet the needs to the patient. Access to study days as well as other applicable training to enhance development Working within a supportive environment with highly experienced nurses Experience daily board rounds to develop patient flow awareness Regular opportunity for career progression Commitment to continuous quality improvments and opportunity to work with the organisational learning and improvement teams Opportunites for supported leadership development Rotation between elective and truma orthopaedics to enhance skills and support the need of each area ICU and theatre recovery rotaion may be required to support enhance skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Studied to Diploma level or equivalent
• Registered with NMC

Desirable

• Degree in Healthcare/Nursing studies
• Completed 6 months Preceptorship period following registration
• Recognised teaching qualification for example SLIP/ ENB 998D32/D33
• Orthopaedic course and or orthopaedic experience

Experience

Desirable

• Recent, relevant post qualification experience of working in an NHS acute in-patient area
• Recent experience at a band 5 within an acute hospital setting
• orthopaedic experience

Skills

Essential

• Problem solver and innovative
• Skilled clinician
• Leadership qualities
• Excellent communicator
• Able to motivate others
• Verbal and written command of English
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan time and manage others
• Capable of working within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Can lead by example and demonstrate teaching and coaching skills
• IV & phlebotomy skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of health and safety issues

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Studied to Diploma level or equivalent Registered with NMC Desirable Degree in Healthcare/Nursing studies Completed 6 months Preceptorship period following registration Recognised teaching qualification for example SLIP/ ENB 998D32/D33 Orthopaedic course and or orthopaedic experience Experience Desirable Recent, relevant post qualification experience of working in an NHS acute in-patient area Recent experience at a band 5 within an acute hospital setting orthopaedic experience Skills Essential Problem solver and innovative Skilled clinician Leadership qualities Excellent communicator Able to motivate others Verbal and written command of English Good interpersonal skills Ability to plan time and manage others Capable of working within a multi-disciplinary team Desirable Can lead by example and demonstrate teaching and coaching skills IV & phlebotomy skills Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of health and safety issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Applications are invited for the full time post of Locum Consultant in Emergency General Surgery with Biliary interest based within the Division of Surgery at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS FT.

This post will work across Weston, BRI and NBT sites including on call at 2 of the sites. It is a 6 months fixed term contract.

Main duties of the job

We are one of the UK's leading Upper GI centres with an international reputation for healthcare research. This post is designed to support the delivery of the specialist benign UGI and Emergency General Surgery service. It is expected that the successful appointee will have a particular interest in biliary.

The post-holder will also have responsibilities to develop and contribute to continuing education, professional development, audit and research within the Division and Trust.

Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register or equivalent or within 6 months of attaining Specialist Registration at the time of interview. Applications from candidates who, for personal reasons, are unable to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for this post.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year DOE pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-S5493-AFR-D

Job locations

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Marlborough Street

Bristol

BS2 8HN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description please refer to the attached Job Description document.

Informal queries can be made by contacting Miss Katrina Butcher (Consultant Surgeon)

Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description please refer to the attached Job Description document. Informal queries can be made by contacting Miss Katrina Butcher (Consultant Surgeon)

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview)
• Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons

Desirable

• Additional Postgraduate qualification
• Higher Degree (i.e. MD or PhD)
• JAG accreditation for Upper GI Endoscopy

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in general surgery.
• Two years of higher surgical training in benign Upper GI and EGS
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision

Desirable

• Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
• An ability to undertake upper GI endoscopy independently

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty. Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to cancer service
• Ability to perform complex benign laparoscopic surgery

Desirable

• Broad range of IT skills
• Subspecialty interest encouraged

Clinical Governance and Audit

Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation.
• Positive approach to evidence based practice.
• Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation.
• Experience of organising audit

Research

Essential

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research.
• Evidence of involvement in research.
• Evidence of peer review research papers

Desirable

• Ability to increase the academic profile of the department

Teaching and Training

Essential

• Experience of teaching medical students.
• Experience of supervising trainees
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems.

Desirable

• Formal teaching qualification

Management and Leadership

Essential

• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it.
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service.
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks.
• Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists.

Desirable

• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
• Management experience
• Ability to manage and lead a specialist unit, surgical directorate and working parties as appropriate.
• Attendance at a management training course and evidence of learning from it.

Interpersonal communication and team working skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
• Able to demonstrate ability to work as part of a team and be able to integrate with the current consultant colleagues
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other requirements

Essential

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations.
• Inquiring and critical approach to work.
• Caring attitude towards patients.
• Commitment to continuing medical education.
• Meets professional health requirements
• Must be able to meet on-call requirements.
• Evidence of entitlement to live and work in the UK
• Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role

Desirable

• Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview) Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons Desirable Additional Postgraduate qualification Higher Degree (i.e. MD or PhD) JAG accreditation for Upper GI Endoscopy Experience Essential Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in general surgery. Two years of higher surgical training in benign Upper GI and EGS Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision Desirable Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy An ability to undertake upper GI endoscopy independently Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty. Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to cancer service Ability to perform complex benign laparoscopic surgery Desirable Broad range of IT skills Subspecialty interest encouraged Clinical Governance and Audit Essential Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation. Positive approach to evidence based practice. Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation. Experience of organising audit Research Essential Knowledge of the principles involved in research. Evidence of involvement in research. Evidence of peer review research papers Desirable Ability to increase the academic profile of the department Teaching and Training Essential Experience of teaching medical students. Experience of supervising trainees Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team. Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems. Desirable Formal teaching qualification Management and Leadership Essential Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it. Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service. Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant Ability to practice independently as a consultant Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks. Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists. Desirable Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures Management experience Ability to manage and lead a specialist unit, surgical directorate and working parties as appropriate. Attendance at a management training course and evidence of learning from it. Interpersonal communication and team working skills Essential Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues. Able to demonstrate ability to work as part of a team and be able to integrate with the current consultant colleagues Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English. Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions Ability to be a flexible team member Any other requirements Essential Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances Awareness of personal limitations. Inquiring and critical approach to work. Caring attitude towards patients. Commitment to continuing medical education. Meets professional health requirements Must be able to meet on-call requirements. Evidence of entitlement to live and work in the UK Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role Desirable Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Marlborough Street

Bristol

BS2 8HN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Marlborough Street

Bristol

BS2 8HN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager (Scientific) to join the Pathogen Genomics Programme team within Clinical and Public Health. An interest/knowledge in genomics with an education in a scientific discipline is preferred.

The team are responsible for:

• Progressing the metagenomics programme, including monthly reporting on risks, issues and milestones, chairing the operational meetings, and ensuring actions are progressed in a timely manner.
• Engaging with cross-group stakeholders for updates on the programme.
• Providing updates on monthly programme finances and resourcing.
• Drafting business cases where required to support the programme and achieving approval for these.
• Aligning work to the aims of the 5-year Genomics Strategy.

Main duties of the job

As Senior Project Manager you will lead on the day to day running of scientific projects that are typically moderate to high in complexity. These are likely to influence the UKHSA long term outcomes, goals or in year strategic objectives.

You will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of the projects, ensuring that the objectives are clearly defined and achieved within the agreed time, cost, and quality constraints. You will have effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills and will play a key role in project governance, working with stakeholders to ensure the agreed project outputs are delivered to enable benefit realisation.

You will take ownership of risk management within the programme and ensure the risk process is standardised for the team.

The above is not an exhaustive list.

About us

We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.

UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.

Please visit our careers site for more information https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£56,185 to £70,566 a year Per annum, pro rata - Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2029

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

30 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

919-SH-633000457-EXT

Job locations

Hybrid working based at any of our core HQs

Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool or London Canary Wharf

E14 4PU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the science projects, with ownership and accountability for delivering agreed outcomes within time, cost, and quality constraints.
• Provide effective leadership to the project team.
• Develop and maintain project plans. Setting project controls, managing performance and report progress to Senior Programme Manager, escalating where appropriate.
• Lead the development of the budget and track project spend, attending monthly forecast of outturn meetings.
• Identify skills requirements and deploy suitable resources.
• Deliver the agreed business case benefits and outcomes. Monitor the longer-term delivery of benefits against the business case, ensuring the Benefits Realisation Strategy is updated.
• Identify key stakeholders, internal and external, and effectively manage these relationships.
• Lead on the programme risks and issues. Develop mitigating actions, escalating as appropriate. Identify and manage project assumptions and dependencies.
• Support effective governance and decision making. Provide project reports and updates at the monthly portfolio meetings, engaging in processes that hold you accountable for delivery.
• Engage with assurance reviews and support recommended action. Co-ordinate project assurance processes and gateway reviews.
• Set up effective change management processes, including documenting agreed changes to the project deliverables.
• Role model commitment to personal development, promoting individual and team performance through support, guidance, and coaching.
• An active member of the UKHSA Project Delivery Profession Community.

The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by your line manager.

The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.

Essential Criteria

• Educated to degree level in science or health related subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
• Knowledge and experience of Project Management Methodology supported by professional qualifications such as: PRINCE2 Practitioner Agile Project Management Practitioner APM Project Management Qualification APM Chartered Project Professional Project Leadership Programme PMI Project Management Professional
• Experience of successfully managing medium complexity projects covering planning, scheduling, budget management, resource management, risk and issue management.
• Detailed knowledge and experience of project methodologies and frameworks, governance, assurance, planning, requirements management and change control in a project or programme environment.
• Experience in delivering scientific projects within a collaborative or multidisciplinary environment.
• Appreciation and understanding of the public health / public sector with the ability to extract key messages from complex scientific information and analysis.
• Working knowledge of business case development, benefits management, and commercial and procurement processes.
• A visible leader with experience of promoting diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity, respecting differences.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, collaborating across boundaries.
• Excellent communication skills demonstrated through the ability to influence and challenge effectively at a senior level.
• Ability to work well under pressure, with multiple tasks, in a fast-changing and ambiguous environment, with keen attention to detail.
• An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems

Desirable Criteria

• Awareness of UK government departments, intergovernmental organisations and devolved administrations involved in pathogen surveillance and genomics activities and generally of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it.

Selection Process Details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles Success Profiles - GOV.UKand will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical Skills.

Stage 1: Application & Sift

At sift stage you will be assessed against the 12 Essential Criteria listed in this job advert. You will be required to complete:

• An Application Form (Employer/Activity history section on the application)
• A 1500 word supporting statement - do not exceed 1500 words as we will not consider any words over and above this amount

This should outline how you consider your skills, experience and knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the 12 Essential Criteria listed in this advert.

You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. The application form is the kind of information you would put into your CV please note you will not be able to upload or email us your CV.Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible.

Longlisting

In the event of a large number of applications, we may longlist into 3 piles of:

• Meets all Essential Criteria
• Meets some Essential Criteria
• Meets no Essential Criteria

Only 'Meets all Essential Criteria' will progress to Shortlisting.

Shortlisting

In the event of a large number of applications, we may conduct an initial sift on the following Essential Criteria:

• Experience of successfully managing medium complexity projects covering planning, scheduling, budget management, resource management, risk and issue management.
• Experience in delivering scientific projects within a collaborative or multidisciplinary environment.

Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications/successful candidates.

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview. Feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Stage 2: Interview

You will be invited to a remote interview. Interview date(s) to be confirmed.

The Behaviours being assessed during the interview will be as follows:

• Leadership - Lead Behaviour
• Changing and Improving
• Communication and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace

Technical Skills will be assessed from questions during the interview.

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Eligibility Criteria

Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service as well as internal applicants.

Location informationThis role is being offered as hybrid working based at any of our core HQs in Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool or London Canary Wharf.

We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, (averaged over a month) working at a core HQ in Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool or London Canary Wharf.

Our core HQ offices are modern and newly refurbished with excellent city centre transport links and benefit from co-location with other government departments such as the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC).

Salary Information

Grade: Civil Service Grade 7

Please be aware that the salary is based on the office location.

Grade 7 Inner: £60,494 - £70,566Grade 7 Outer: £58,340 - £68,574Grade 7 National: £56,185 - £66,581Per annum, pro rata

Please be aware this is a Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2029.

If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms.

Security Clearance Level RequirementSuccessful candidates must pass a basic disclosure and barring security check before they can be appointed.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Baseline Personnel Security Standard.

Job description Job responsibilities Lead the day-to-day running of the science projects, with ownership and accountability for delivering agreed outcomes within time, cost, and quality constraints. Provide effective leadership to the project team. Develop and maintain project plans. Setting project controls, managing performance and report progress to Senior Programme Manager, escalating where appropriate. Lead the development of the budget and track project spend, attending monthly forecast of outturn meetings. Identify skills requirements and deploy suitable resources. Deliver the agreed business case benefits and outcomes. Monitor the longer-term delivery of benefits against the business case, ensuring the Benefits Realisation Strategy is updated. Identify key stakeholders, internal and external, and effectively manage these relationships. Lead on the programme risks and issues. Develop mitigating actions, escalating as appropriate. Identify and manage project assumptions and dependencies. Support effective governance and decision making. Provide project reports and updates at the monthly portfolio meetings, engaging in processes that hold you accountable for delivery. Engage with assurance reviews and support recommended action. Co-ordinate project assurance processes and gateway reviews. Set up effective change management processes, including documenting agreed changes to the project deliverables. Role model commitment to personal development, promoting individual and team performance through support, guidance, and coaching. An active member of the UKHSA Project Delivery Profession Community. The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by your line manager. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation. Essential Criteria Educated to degree level in science or health related subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area. Knowledge and experience of Project Management Methodology supported by professional qualifications such as: PRINCE2 Practitioner Agile Project Management Practitioner APM Project Management Qualification APM Chartered Project Professional Project Leadership Programme PMI Project Management Professional Experience of successfully managing medium complexity projects covering planning, scheduling, budget management, resource management, risk and issue management. Detailed knowledge and experience of project methodologies and frameworks, governance, assurance, planning, requirements management and change control in a project or programme environment. Experience in delivering scientific projects within a collaborative or multidisciplinary environment. Appreciation and understanding of the public health / public sector with the ability to extract key messages from complex scientific information and analysis. Working knowledge of business case development, benefits management, and commercial and procurement processes. A visible leader with experience of promoting diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity, respecting differences. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, collaborating across boundaries. Excellent communication skills demonstrated through the ability to influence and challenge effectively at a senior level. Ability to work well under pressure, with multiple tasks, in a fast-changing and ambiguous environment, with keen attention to detail. An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems Desirable Criteria Awareness of UK government departments, intergovernmental organisations and devolved administrations involved in pathogen surveillance and genomics activities and generally of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it. Selection Process Details This vacancy is using Success Profiles Success Profiles - GOV.UKand will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical Skills. Stage 1: Application & Sift At sift stage you will be assessed against the 12 Essential Criteria listed in this job advert. You will be required to complete: An Application Form (Employer/Activity history section on the application) A 1500 word supporting statement - do not exceed 1500 words as we will not consider any words over and above this amount This should outline how you consider your skills, experience and knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the 12 Essential Criteria listed in this advert. You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. The application form is the kind of information you would put into your CV please note you will not be able to upload or email us your CV.Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible. Longlisting In the event of a large number of applications, we may longlist into 3 piles of: Meets all Essential Criteria Meets some Essential Criteria Meets no Essential Criteria Only 'Meets all Essential Criteria' will progress to Shortlisting. Shortlisting In the event of a large number of applications, we may conduct an initial sift on the following Essential Criteria: Experience of successfully managing medium complexity projects covering planning, scheduling, budget management, resource management, risk and issue management. Experience in delivering scientific projects within a collaborative or multidisciplinary environment. Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications/successful candidates. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview You will be invited to a remote interview. Interview date(s) to be confirmed. The Behaviours being assessed during the interview will be as follows: Leadership - Lead Behaviour Changing and Improving Communication and Influencing Delivering at Pace Technical Skills will be assessed from questions during the interview. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Eligibility Criteria Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service as well as internal applicants. Location informationThis role is being offered as hybrid working based at any of our core HQs in Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool or London Canary Wharf. We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, (averaged over a month) working at a core HQ in Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool or London Canary Wharf. Our core HQ offices are modern and newly refurbished with excellent city centre transport links and benefit from co-location with other government departments such as the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC). Salary Information Grade: Civil Service Grade 7 Please be aware that the salary is based on the office location. Grade 7 Inner: £60,494 - £70,566Grade 7 Outer: £58,340 - £68,574Grade 7 National: £56,185 - £66,581Per annum, pro rata Please be aware this is a Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2029. If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms. Security Clearance Level RequirementSuccessful candidates must pass a basic disclosure and barring security check before they can be appointed. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Baseline Personnel Security Standard.

Person Specification

Application Form and Supporting Statement

Essential

• Application Form and Supporting Statement

Behaviours

Essential

• Leadership - Lead Behaviour
• Changing and Improving
• Communications and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace

Person Specification Application Form and Supporting Statement Essential Application Form and Supporting Statement Behaviours Essential Leadership - Lead Behaviour Changing and Improving Communications and Influencing Delivering at Pace

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

UK Health Security Agency

Address

Hybrid working based at any of our core HQs

Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool or London Canary Wharf

E14 4PU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

UK Health Security Agency

Address

Hybrid working based at any of our core HQs

Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool or London Canary Wharf

E14 4PU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic Rotational Dietitian to join our friendly and supportive team of 17 Dietitians at Watford General Hospital.

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides a busy and varied acute hospital environment, with the majority of our clinical caseload centralised at the Watford General Hospital site.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your dietetic experience across a range of clinical specialties while working as part of an established multidisciplinary team. The candidate needs to have HCPC registration by 31st Oct 2026.

The successful candidate will gain experience across a range of clinical areas, including Care of the Elderly, Diabetes, Surgery, General Medicine, Respiratory, Stroke and Gastroenterology.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 12 October 2026.

Main duties of the job

Each rotation is supported by a robust senior tier with a wealth of experience to help guide and support in both your individual learning needs but to also strive to ensure that the best standards of care are provided. A well-established supervision, probationary, and appraisal process is in place to help facilitate this.

We offer In-Service training opportunities, course funding both externally and through departmental links, and are actively involved in training student dietitians from the University of Hertfordshire as well as other healthcare professionals.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [email protected] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job summary

Superintendent Pharmacist

Department: Pharmacy - Outpatients

Band 8b, £66,582 - £77,368 Per annum pro rata

Hours: Part time, 22.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

This is an exciting time to join Milton Keynes University Hospital. As one of the UK's fastest-growing cities, Milton Keynes is expanding rapidly, and MKUH is investing in the future of local healthcare through the New Hospital Programme, MK View estate development plans, and major improvements to clinical capacity and patient pathways'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Interview date: 08 October 2026

Main duties of the job

Our Pharmacy service has already benefited from significant investment, including a fully refurbished Pharmacy department, a state-of-the-art Aseptic Unit, and a new outpatient dispensary positioned at the heart of the hospital's main entrance and outpatient department. We are now looking for a commercially minded and patient-focused Superintendent Pharmacist to lead, develop and grow this important outpatient pharmacy service.

This role offers a genuine opportunity to shape a developing service in a forward-looking acute hospital. You will ensure the service meets all regulatory and professional requirements while building a high-quality, accessible and sustainable outpatient pharmacy offer for patients, visitors and staff. You will bring strong community pharmacy experience, sound clinical judgement, and the confidence to work closely with prescribers and wider clinical teams to optimise medicines use, deliver value for money and improve patient outcomes.

In return, you will join a supportive, ambitious Pharmacy team at a hospital that is preparing for a once-in-a-generation period of growth. With plans for a new hospital facility, expanded maternity and children's services, additional elective surgical capacity, a new imaging centre and wider site improvements, this is a chance to develop your leadership skills while contributing to the future of healthcare in one of the country's most dynamic cities.

About us

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.

Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.

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Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£66,582 to £77,368 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

430-CC26-1105A-A

Job locations

Pharmacy (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

NHS Staff Survey: Our Compassionate Culture and Leadership scores reflect a workplace where kindness, respect, and empathy are the normnot the exception

Accountable for the delivery of high quality, patient centred, safe and progressive outpatient pharmacy services.

Perform the duties and responsibilities of the superintendent pharmacist as required by the GPhC and all applicable legislation.

Ensure the service and its staff complies with all expectations of the GPhC and in-line with Standards for pharmacy professionals (GPhC 2017)

Ensure that all pharmacy practice, including their own, is within the statutory legislation and boundaries described within the latest version of the Medicines, Ethics and Practice issued by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Please refer to attached Job description for further information.

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust,all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Job description Job responsibilities NHS Staff Survey: Our Compassionate Culture and Leadership scores reflect a workplace where kindness, respect, and empathy are the normnot the exception Accountable for the delivery of high quality, patient centred, safe and progressive outpatient pharmacy services. Perform the duties and responsibilities of the superintendent pharmacist as required by the GPhC and all applicable legislation. Ensure the service and its staff complies with all expectations of the GPhC and in-line with Standards for pharmacy professionals (GPhC 2017) Ensure that all pharmacy practice, including their own, is within the statutory legislation and boundaries described within the latest version of the Medicines, Ethics and Practice issued by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Please refer to attached Job description for further information. We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received. MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology. By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Upon commencing employment with the Trust,all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• BPharm / BSc / MPharm (or equivalent)
• GPhC Registration
• Higher Degree / Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD
• Post graduate management qualification or equivalent experience
• MRPharmS
• Independent prescribing qualification as a pharmacist

Experience

Essential

• Managerial skills with at least 3 years previous pharmacy management experience
• Commercially aware and understands how to grow and maintain a pharmacy business
• Previous experience as a Superintendent Pharmacist or other senior Pharmacist post
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care
• Experience of audit work
• An awareness of current national standards, guidelines and service delivery issues relevant to the service
• Experience of supervising, developing and appraising staff as well as giving feedback
• Proven experience of working at a strategic level with senior clinicians and managers and experience of working in an integrated directorate team
• IT and presentation skills and report writing
• Meets targets and identifies a vision for the delivery of pharmacy services to patients
• Excellent inter-personal skills, with the ability to liaise and influence senior managers and consultants
• Meets expected levels of practice as identified by others and identifies new areas of practice
• Understands local and national priorities in care and has the ability to reconcile these with local realities
• Demonstrable ability to manage time, people and resources to deliver outcomes
• Integrates research evidence and audit results into practice; documented experience of own research & audit
• Identifies and manages risk
• Demonstrates awareness of and commitment to the Clinical Governance agenda
• Demonstrates expert clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning and judgement; manages difficult and ambiguous problems
• Identifies own training needs, actively seeks training opportunities and maintains a portfolio of practice

Skills

Essential

• Works autonomously and can delegate authority appropriately
• Evaluates the quality of own work and can evaluate service quality
• An ability to prioritise a complex workload and work accurately under pressure

Personal and people development

Essential

• Experience of supervising, developing and appraising staff as well as giving feedback

Communication

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential BPharm / BSc / MPharm (or equivalent) GPhC Registration Higher Degree / Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience Desirable Evidence of CPD Post graduate management qualification or equivalent experience MRPharmS Independent prescribing qualification as a pharmacist Experience Essential Managerial skills with at least 3 years previous pharmacy management experience Commercially aware and understands how to grow and maintain a pharmacy business Previous experience as a Superintendent Pharmacist or other senior Pharmacist post Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care Experience of audit work An awareness of current national standards, guidelines and service delivery issues relevant to the service Experience of supervising, developing and appraising staff as well as giving feedback Proven experience of working at a strategic level with senior clinicians and managers and experience of working in an integrated directorate team IT and presentation skills and report writing Meets targets and identifies a vision for the delivery of pharmacy services to patients Excellent inter-personal skills, with the ability to liaise and influence senior managers and consultants Meets expected levels of practice as identified by others and identifies new areas of practice Understands local and national priorities in care and has the ability to reconcile these with local realities Demonstrable ability to manage time, people and resources to deliver outcomes Integrates research evidence and audit results into practice; documented experience of own research & audit Identifies and manages risk Demonstrates awareness of and commitment to the Clinical Governance agenda Demonstrates expert clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning and judgement; manages difficult and ambiguous problems Identifies own training needs, actively seeks training opportunities and maintains a portfolio of practice Skills Essential Works autonomously and can delegate authority appropriately Evaluates the quality of own work and can evaluate service quality An ability to prioritise a complex workload and work accurately under pressure Personal and people development Essential Experience of supervising, developing and appraising staff as well as giving feedback Communication Essential Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pharmacy (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pharmacy (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated Shared Patient Record Technical Programme Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Hertfordshire and West Essex Shared Patient Record service.

Hosted by West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, the service enables health and care professionals across multiple organisations to access relevant patient information safely and securely, supporting more coordinated, effective and person-centred care. The programme is entering an important phase of development as it transitions to a new operating model and aligns with wider regional and national ambitions for interoperability and a future Single Patient Record.

The post holder will lead a complex portfolio of digital and interoperability developments, overseeing programme governance, service performance, supplier and contract management, financial planning, stakeholder engagement, risk management and benefits realisation. They will work closely with clinical, operational, digital, technical and information governance colleagues, alongside Integrated Care Boards, partner organisations and technology suppliers.

Main duties of the job

The role will also contribute to shaping the future direction of shared records across the Central East geography, supporting greater alignment between existing Shared Care Record environments and emerging NHS Single Patient Record priorities.

We are seeking an influential and credible senior leader with substantial experience of delivering complex digital, interoperability or transformation programmes within the NHS or a similarly regulated environment. The successful candidate will combine strong programme and commercial management skills with excellent stakeholder engagement, strategic thinking and the ability to translate complex requirements into deliverable plans and measurable outcomes.

This is a significant opportunity to shape a strategically important digital service and improve how information is shared across organisational boundaries to support better care for patients and communities.

The post holder will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Hertfordshire and West Essex Shared Patient Record service, ensuring its continued delivery, development and optimisation across health and care organisations.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please [email protected] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£81,774 to £93,879 a year inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

360-E-11750

Job locations

Watford Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working with clinical, operational, digital, technical and information governance colleagues, the post holder will lead a complex portfolio of interoperability developments and translate system priorities into clear, deliverable plans. They will oversee programme governance, performance, risks, dependencies, finances, resources, benefits realisation and reporting, ensuring that agreed outcomes are achieved.

The role will manage the Shared Patient Record development pipeline, assessing and prioritising new requirements according to patient benefit, clinical risk, strategic alignment, technical feasibility, affordability and available capacity. The post holder will lead discovery and scoping activity, develop business cases and options appraisals, and present recommendations to senior governance and funding groups.

They will manage key supplier and contractual relationships, including the Oracle Health Cerner interoperability platform, ensuring effective service performance, contractual compliance and value for money.The post holder will build strong relationships with provider organisations, Integrated Care Boards, suppliers and regional and national NHS bodies. They will represent the service at relevant forums and act as a senior subject matter expert for shared records and interoperability.

They will also support Central East partners to develop a coherent roadmap across the three Shared Care Record environments, identify opportunities for alignment and convergence, and ensure local plans remain aligned with emerging NHS Single Patient Record priorities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Shared Patient Record service and its multidisciplinary team.
• Lead the delivery, development, optimisation and adoption of shared-record and interoperability services across partner organisations.
• Develop and maintain the programme roadmap, translating strategic priorities into deliverable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Manage programme governance, reporting, risks, issues, dependencies, resources, budgets and benefits realisation.
• Assess and prioritise new requirements and enhancements based on patient benefit, clinical safety, strategic alignment, technical feasibility, affordability and available capacity.
• Lead discovery and scoping activities, develop business cases and options appraisals, and present recommendations to senior governance and funding groups.
• Manage the Shared Patient Record development pipeline, balancing competing demands across multiple health and care organisations.
• Oversee supplier, contract and commercial relationships, including the Oracle Health Cerner interoperability platform, ensuring performance, compliance and value for money.
• Build effective relationships with clinical, operational, digital, technical and information governance colleagues, Integrated Care Boards, provider organisations, suppliers and national NHS bodies.
• Chair or contribute to programme boards, stakeholder groups and regional and national interoperability forums.
• Ensure that solutions are safe, secure, compliant, scalable and aligned with relevant information governance, clinical safety and interoperability standards.
• Monitor service performance, adoption, utilisation and outcomes, using evidence and feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Support the development of a coherent interoperability strategy across the Central East Shared Care Record environments and alignment with emerging NHS Single Patient Record priorities.
• Provide expert advice, clear reports and senior-level briefings on programme performance, investment requirements, risks, opportunities and future direction.

Working hours are Mon Friday full time 37.5 hours. Hybrid working will be considered, On Site presence at WHTHT is required.

Job description Job responsibilities Working with clinical, operational, digital, technical and information governance colleagues, the post holder will lead a complex portfolio of interoperability developments and translate system priorities into clear, deliverable plans. They will oversee programme governance, performance, risks, dependencies, finances, resources, benefits realisation and reporting, ensuring that agreed outcomes are achieved. The role will manage the Shared Patient Record development pipeline, assessing and prioritising new requirements according to patient benefit, clinical risk, strategic alignment, technical feasibility, affordability and available capacity. The post holder will lead discovery and scoping activity, develop business cases and options appraisals, and present recommendations to senior governance and funding groups. They will manage key supplier and contractual relationships, including the Oracle Health Cerner interoperability platform, ensuring effective service performance, contractual compliance and value for money.The post holder will build strong relationships with provider organisations, Integrated Care Boards, suppliers and regional and national NHS bodies. They will represent the service at relevant forums and act as a senior subject matter expert for shared records and interoperability. They will also support Central East partners to develop a coherent roadmap across the three Shared Care Record environments, identify opportunities for alignment and convergence, and ensure local plans remain aligned with emerging NHS Single Patient Record priorities Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Shared Patient Record service and its multidisciplinary team. Lead the delivery, development, optimisation and adoption of shared-record and interoperability services across partner organisations. Develop and maintain the programme roadmap, translating strategic priorities into deliverable plans and measurable outcomes. Manage programme governance, reporting, risks, issues, dependencies, resources, budgets and benefits realisation. Assess and prioritise new requirements and enhancements based on patient benefit, clinical safety, strategic alignment, technical feasibility, affordability and available capacity. Lead discovery and scoping activities, develop business cases and options appraisals, and present recommendations to senior governance and funding groups. Manage the Shared Patient Record development pipeline, balancing competing demands across multiple health and care organisations. Oversee supplier, contract and commercial relationships, including the Oracle Health Cerner interoperability platform, ensuring performance, compliance and value for money. Build effective relationships with clinical, operational, digital, technical and information governance colleagues, Integrated Care Boards, provider organisations, suppliers and national NHS bodies. Chair or contribute to programme boards, stakeholder groups and regional and national interoperability forums. Ensure that solutions are safe, secure, compliant, scalable and aligned with relevant information governance, clinical safety and interoperability standards. Monitor service performance, adoption, utilisation and outcomes, using evidence and feedback to drive continuous improvement. Support the development of a coherent interoperability strategy across the Central East Shared Care Record environments and alignment with emerging NHS Single Patient Record priorities. Provide expert advice, clear reports and senior-level briefings on programme performance, investment requirements, risks, opportunities and future direction. Working hours are Mon Friday full time 37.5 hours. Hybrid working will be considered, On Site presence at WHTHT is required.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Master's degree or equivalent level qualification in Digital Health, Health Informatics, Information Technology, Business Management, Programme Management, Leadership, Healthcare Management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience operating at a senior strategic level within a complex healthcare environment.
• Evidence of significant continuing professional development in digital transformation, interoperability, programme management, leadership or information technology disciplines.
• Postgraduate qualification, professional certification or equivalent experience in programme management, change management, digital transformation, information technology, interoperability or service improvement.

Desirable

• PRINCE2 Foundation Qualified
• Business case development certification e.g. Better Business Cases Certification

Knowledge

Essential

• Proven track record of delivering complex digital, interoperability or transformation programmes across multiple organisations and service areas.
• Extensive knowledge of Shared Care Records, interoperability technologies, data-sharing frameworks and health and care information exchange across multiple provider organisations and technology platforms.
• Strong understanding of NHS digital transformation, Integrated Care Systems, national interoperability policy and the emerging NHS Single Patient Record (SPR) agenda.
• Significant experience of supplier, contract and commercial management, including managing technology vendors, service agreements, development roadmaps and associated financial planning.
• Comprehensive knowledge of information governance, data protection, business case development, benefits realisation and governance processes within complex healthcare environments.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of leading and delivering complex digital, interoperability or transformation programmes across multiple organisations and stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience working at a senior leadership level within healthcare, digital transformation, interoperability, information management or information technology services.
• Proven experience of working within the NHS, health and care sector, or similarly complex regulated environments, delivering technology-enabled service improvements.
• Demonstrable experience of leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating clinical, operational, technical, information governance and supplier resources to deliver strategic outcomes.
• Proven experience of managing programme budgets, supplier contracts, business cases, resources, risks and benefits realisation to ensure successful delivery and value for money.
• Experience of presenting complex technical, financial and strategic information to a range of audiences, including senior leadership teams, boards, governance groups and external stakeholders.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to lead complex digital and interoperability programmes, translating strategic objectives into deliverable roadmaps, priorities and measurable outcomes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret, challenge and translate complex clinical, operational, technical and business requirements into practical solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to build consensus and work effectively across clinical, operational, technical, executive and supplier communities.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands, manage risks and dependencies, and make informed decisions within complex, multi-organisational environments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical, financial and strategic information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Person Specification Education Essential Master's degree or equivalent level qualification in Digital Health, Health Informatics, Information Technology, Business Management, Programme Management, Leadership, Healthcare Management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience operating at a senior strategic level within a complex healthcare environment. Evidence of significant continuing professional development in digital transformation, interoperability, programme management, leadership or information technology disciplines. Postgraduate qualification, professional certification or equivalent experience in programme management, change management, digital transformation, information technology, interoperability or service improvement. Desirable PRINCE2 Foundation Qualified Business case development certification e.g. Better Business Cases Certification Knowledge Essential Proven track record of delivering complex digital, interoperability or transformation programmes across multiple organisations and service areas. Extensive knowledge of Shared Care Records, interoperability technologies, data-sharing frameworks and health and care information exchange across multiple provider organisations and technology platforms. Strong understanding of NHS digital transformation, Integrated Care Systems, national interoperability policy and the emerging NHS Single Patient Record (SPR) agenda. Significant experience of supplier, contract and commercial management, including managing technology vendors, service agreements, development roadmaps and associated financial planning. Comprehensive knowledge of information governance, data protection, business case development, benefits realisation and governance processes within complex healthcare environments. Experience Essential Significant experience of leading and delivering complex digital, interoperability or transformation programmes across multiple organisations and stakeholders. Demonstrable experience working at a senior leadership level within healthcare, digital transformation, interoperability, information management or information technology services. Proven experience of working within the NHS, health and care sector, or similarly complex regulated environments, delivering technology-enabled service improvements. Demonstrable experience of leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating clinical, operational, technical, information governance and supplier resources to deliver strategic outcomes. Proven experience of managing programme budgets, supplier contracts, business cases, resources, risks and benefits realisation to ensure successful delivery and value for money. Experience of presenting complex technical, financial and strategic information to a range of audiences, including senior leadership teams, boards, governance groups and external stakeholders. Skills Essential Ability to lead complex digital and interoperability programmes, translating strategic objectives into deliverable roadmaps, priorities and measurable outcomes. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret, challenge and translate complex clinical, operational, technical and business requirements into practical solutions. Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to build consensus and work effectively across clinical, operational, technical, executive and supplier communities. Ability to prioritise competing demands, manage risks and dependencies, and make informed decisions within complex, multi-organisational environments. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical, financial and strategic information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for a permanent part-time Medical Receptionist to join our team based at The Whitswood Practice part of Better Health MCR. The post is 16 hours per week: Wednesday: 8:30-13:45, Thursday 08:30-14:00, Friday 13:00 - 18:15.

The postholder will be required to work flexibly and to provide cover for absence and busy periods. As part of this, they may be required to work Saturdays. There may also be a requirement for the postholder to work at our other practices from time to time.

Salary will be within the range £26,300 to £27,581 (pro rata for part time) depending on experience. We offer 5.4 - 6.6 weeks holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata) and optional membership of the NHS Pension Scheme

Main duties of the job

Working as part of the Reception Team to provide the practices front-of-house service, including welcoming patients and visitors, understanding and interpreting patients needs, resolving queries where possible or signposting patients to the appropriate service or appointment. The team also carries out some administrative tasks. The team must provide a responsive, courteous, calm and efficient service at all times, to enable and support patient care. The team has to respond to circumstances and a positive and flexible approach is required.

About us

We are Better Health MCR: thinking differently, breaking barriers, improving lives. You can read more about us on our website and in our mission document, using the links on the right.

We are a friendly, forward-thinking, not-for-profit social enterprise providing primary care medical services in Manchester. We operate three GP practices: The Robert Darbishire Practice in Rusholme Health Centre (which is also head office) and which has a branch at The University of Manchester, Brooklands Medical Practice in Wythenshawe and The Whitswood Practice in Alexandra Park Health Centre. In total we have over 44,000 patients.

Our patients are very diverse and include established communities as well as new communities from all over the world. We have good links with the University and a sizeable student population.

Our staff team of about 140 people has a huge range of fantastic skills and experience. Our shared (ARRS) staff are fully integrated into our services, providing a seamless service for patients.

Job summary

Band 6 Mental Health Community Occupational Therapist

Location: East Herts based in Welwyn Garden City, secondary base in Bishops Stortford

Hours: Part time 0.64 FTE: 24 hours per week (does not include shift or weekend work). Hybrid working available.

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Trust are looking for a band 6 Occupational Therapist to work in Community Mental Health Services for Older People.

Our OT posts are varied and no two days are the same - home assessments, MDTs, taking service users out, service development, meetings, training sessions.

See what other OT staff have said at www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ahp/occupational-therapists/

As an Occupational Therapist in HPFT you would:

Be part of a team, not a lone professional

Be part of MDTs that value and respect OT

Be involved in CPD and reflective practice - these happen on a monthly basis.

Our OTs are valued and work as OTs within the teams - minimal generic work, andare supervised by experienced Specialist/Head/Lead Occupational Therapists

You would receive support and be part of an OT network across all the services.

Car driver essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving)

We also offer:- Paid opportunities for OTs Returning to Practice after a break or for those wanting to expand their experience into a new field of practice

Main duties of the job

As an Occupational therapist you would be required to:

Build a working relationship with clients to ensure treatment provided for every person is unique and targeted to their individual needs. To enable you to assist them in being able to improve their function despite their underlying mental health condition. Provide Occupational Therapy assessment and interventions for a specified service user group, carry a caseload as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and to develop the Occupational Therapy service provision within the setting.

About us

What we offer:

Development opportunities - Receive training and support working from a band 5 to 6 Be part of MDTs that value and respect OTs. Our OTs are valued - there will be minimal generic work and you will be supervised by experienced Specialist/Head/Lead Occupational Therapists.

Be involved in CPD and reflective practice - these happen on a monthly basis.

You would receive support and be part of an OT network across all the services.

Paid opportunities for OTs Returning to Practice

We welcome flexible and hybrid working - Including additional bank work for qualified and unqualified experienced staff

Our trust is dedicated in creating the best work life balance for our employees and our Mental Health Community team for older people welcome flexible and hybrid working.

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.

Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.